US Bridges

Road 164 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI S of S.R. 198 · Structure no. 46C0020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,781
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 164 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Road 164 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 7,781 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,601 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 164
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
Location0.1 MI S of S.R. 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.32512, -119.20741
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,781 (2011)
Projected traffic4,601 by 2044
Trucks2%
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

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 Road 164 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

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

What condition is Road 164 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Road 164 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 7,781 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road 164 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Road 164 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.