US Bridges

CR J29/ORANGE Belt over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI North of Ave 190 · Structure no. 46C0057

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
1977 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR J29/ORANGE Belt over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR J29/ORANGE Belt 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR J29/ORANGE Belt
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.1 MI North of Ave 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.13483, -119.05511
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (1977)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2041
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 CR J29/ORANGE Belt over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR J29/ORANGE Belt over Friant-Kern 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR J29/ORANGE Belt over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR J29/ORANGE Belt over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR J29/ORANGE Belt over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.