US Bridges

Ave 280 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI E of RD 156 · Structure no. 46C0035

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 280 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 280 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,561 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 280
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
Location0.25 MI E of RD 156
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.29788, -119.22068
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (1971)
Projected traffic5,561 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Ave 280 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 280 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 280 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 280 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 280 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.