US Bridges

Road 32 over Homeland Canal

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI N of Ave 62 · Structure no. 46C0123

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 32 over Homeland Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 32 over Homeland Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 32
CrossesHomeland Canal
Location0.1 MI N of Ave 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.90395, -119.50055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1980)
Projected traffic54 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Road 32 over Homeland Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 32 over Homeland 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 Road 32 over Homeland Canal carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Road 32 over Homeland Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 32 over Homeland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.