Avenue 288 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal
FairTulare County, California · 0.2 MI E of RD 156 · Structure no. 46C0211
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 288 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 288 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 78 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue 288 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Avenue 288 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 Avenue 288 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Avenue 288 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue 288 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.