US Bridges

SR 190 (ave 144) over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-190-11.97 · Structure no. 46 0156

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,975
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 190 (ave 144) over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 190 (ave 144) over Friant-Kern Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 6,975 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,953 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 190 (ave 144)
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location06-TUL-190-11.97
RouteState Highway 190
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.05114, -119.09725
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,975 (2009)
Projected traffic12,953 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 190 (ave 144) over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 190 (ave 144) over Friant-Kern 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 190 (ave 144) over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 6,975 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 190 (ave 144) over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 190 (ave 144) over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.