Road 16 over Homeland Canal
PoorTulare County, California · 3.0 MI N of Avenue 56 · Structure no. 46C0216
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 16 over Homeland Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 16 over Homeland Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Road 16 over Homeland Canal built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 16 over Homeland Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Road 16 over Homeland Canal carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 16 over Homeland Canal?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Road 16 over Homeland Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.