US Bridges

Road 56 over Traver Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · @ Ave 416 · Structure no. 46C0067

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 56 over Traver Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 56 over Traver Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,867 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 56
CrossesTraver Canal
Location@ Ave 416
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.54616, -119.44851
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (1971)
Projected traffic3,867 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 56 over Traver Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 56 over Traver 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road 56 over Traver Canal carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 56 over Traver Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Road 56 over Traver Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.