Avenue 56 over Friant-Kern Canal
GoodTulare County, California · 0.45 MI West of Road 192 · Structure no. 46C0039
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 665
- 1971 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 56 over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Avenue 56 over Friant-Kern Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 665 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,653 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue 56 over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue 56 over Friant-Kern Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Avenue 56 over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 665 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Avenue 56 over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue 56 over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.