US Bridges

Ave 384 over Traver Canal

Good

Tulare County, California · At Road 48 · Structure no. 46C0061

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 384 over Traver Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 384 over Traver Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,609 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 384
CrossesTraver Canal
LocationAt Road 48
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.4885, -119.46681
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2010)
Projected traffic1,609 by 2041
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 384 over Traver Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 384 over Traver 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 384 over Traver Canal carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 384 over Traver Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 384 over Traver Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.