US Bridges

K ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · At Paige Ave · Structure no. 46C0038

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

K ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying K ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 94 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,043 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK ST
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
LocationAt Paige Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.18224, -119.34019
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2010)
Projected traffic8,043 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 K ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is K ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does K ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns K ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.