US Bridges

Road 168 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0036

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 168 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 168 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 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 168
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
Location0.1 MI N of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.32984, -119.19782
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2010)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 168 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

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

What condition is Road 168 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Road 168 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 168 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Road 168 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.