Ave 256 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal
FairTulare County, California · 0.3 MI West Road 132 · Structure no. 46C0151
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 256 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 256 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 256 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 256 over Tulare Irrig Dist 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ave 256 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave 256 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 256 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.