US Bridges

Road 40 over Homeland Canal

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.4 MI N of Ave 68 · Structure no. 46C0124

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 40 over Homeland Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 40 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 40
CrossesHomeland Canal
Location0.4 MI N of Ave 68
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.91995, -119.48269
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1979)
Projected traffic544 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 40 over Homeland Canal built?

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

What condition is Road 40 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 40 over Homeland Canal carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 40 over Homeland Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Road 40 over Homeland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.