Ave 320 over Ketchum Ditch
GoodTulare County, California · .18 MI W of R196 · Structure no. 46C0194
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 320 over Ketchum Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 320 over Ketchum Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 320 over Ketchum Ditch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 320 over Ketchum Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Ave 320 over Ketchum Ditch carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave 320 over Ketchum Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 320 over Ketchum Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.