US Bridges

Ave 170 over Lakeland Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.3 MI W of SR 28 · Structure no. 46C0146

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 170 over Lakeland Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 170 over Lakeland Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 170
CrossesLakeland Canal
Location0.3 MI W of SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.09779, -119.51495
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1979)
Projected traffic677 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave 170 over Lakeland Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 170 over Lakeland 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 170 over Lakeland Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 170 over Lakeland Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 170 over Lakeland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.