US Bridges

Road 140 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · Intersection With Ave 272 · Structure no. 46C0023

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 140 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete slab carrying Road 140 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 77 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 140
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
LocationIntersection With Ave 272
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.28398, -119.26079
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2020)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 140 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Road 140 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 140 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 140 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Road 140 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.