US Bridges

Road 192 over Wood Central Ditch

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.4 MI North of Ave 152 · Structure no. 46C0136

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 192 over Wood Central Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 192 over Wood Central Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 95 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,218 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 192
CrossesWood Central Ditch
Location0.4 MI North of Ave 152
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.07166, -119.14309
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (1971)
Projected traffic3,218 by 2041
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 Road 192 over Wood Central Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is Road 192 over Wood Central Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road 192 over Wood Central Ditch carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 192 over Wood Central Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Road 192 over Wood Central Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.