US Bridges

Ave 408 over Traver Ditch

Good

Tulare County, California · At Road 52 · Structure no. 46C0218

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 408 over Traver Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 408 over Traver Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 408
CrossesTraver Ditch
LocationAt Road 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.5319, -119.45767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (1989)
Projected traffic622 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ave 408 over Traver Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 408 over Traver 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 408 over Traver Ditch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ave 408 over Traver Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 408 over Traver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.