US Bridges

Ave 54 (4th Ave) over Homeland Canal

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI West of Road 22 · Structure no. 46C0131

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 54 (4th Ave) over Homeland Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 54 (4th Ave) over Homeland Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 54 (4th Ave)
CrossesHomeland Canal
Location0.1 MI West of Road 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.88769, -119.52503
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2018)
Projected traffic544 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Ave 54 (4th Ave) over Homeland Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 54 (4th Ave) 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 Ave 54 (4th Ave) over Homeland Canal carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 54 (4th Ave) over Homeland Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 54 (4th Ave) over Homeland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.