US Bridges

Ave 296 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI E of RD 164 · Structure no. 46C0015

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 296 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Ave 296 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,102 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 296
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
Location0.2 MI E of RD 164
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.32764, -119.20653
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1978)
Projected traffic1,102 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ave 296 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 296 over Tulare Irrig Dist 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Ave 296 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave 296 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 296 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.