US Bridges

Avenue 152 over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI West of Road 216 · Structure no. 46C0126

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,290
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 152 over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Avenue 152 over Friant-Kern Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 4,290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,542 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 152
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.25 MI West of Road 216
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.06576, -119.09296
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,290 (1971)
Projected traffic6,542 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Avenue 152 over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 152 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Avenue 152 over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 4,290 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 152 over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 152 over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.