US Bridges

State Route 201 over Traver Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-201-4.44 · Structure no. 46 0086

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 201 over Traver Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 201 over Traver Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 96 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,204 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 201
CrossesTraver Canal
Location06-TUL-201-4.44
RouteState Highway 201
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.51742, -119.45775
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2009)
Projected traffic6,204 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 201 over Traver Canal built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is State Route 201 over Traver Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 201 over Traver Canal carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is State Route 201 over Traver Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 201 over Traver Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.