US Bridges

Ave 416 (cr J40) over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 2 MI East of Road 144 · Structure no. 46C0093

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
1977 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 416 (cr J40) over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ave 416 (cr J40) over Friant-Kern Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 994 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 416 (cr J40)
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location2 MI East of Road 144
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.54401, -119.21462
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1977)
Projected traffic994 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave 416 (cr J40) over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 416 (cr J40) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 416 (cr J40) over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 416 (cr J40) over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 416 (cr J40) over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.