Road 196 over Peoples Ditch
GoodTulare County, California · 1.75 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0001
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 196 over Peoples Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 196 over Peoples Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 196 over Peoples Ditch built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 196 over Peoples Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Road 196 over Peoples Ditch carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Road 196 over Peoples Ditch?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Road 196 over Peoples Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.