US Bridges

Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River Canal # 2

Fair

Tulare County, California · 1.0 MI N of Ave 328 · Structure no. 46C0158

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River Canal # 2 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River Canal # 2 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 88 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,562 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoad 80 (cr J19)
CrossesST Johns River Canal # 2
Location1.0 MI N of Ave 328
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.39998, -119.39466
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2010)
Projected traffic5,562 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River Canal # 2 built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River Canal # 2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River Canal # 2 carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River Canal # 2?

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

Who owns Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River Canal # 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.