US Bridges

Road 192 over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 1.0 MI South of Ave 80 · Structure no. 46C0138

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 192 over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Road 192 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 192
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location1.0 MI South of Ave 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.92098, -119.14377
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (1971)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 192 over Friant-Kern Canal built?

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

What condition is Road 192 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road 192 over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 192 over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 192 over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.