US Bridges

Ave 452 over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI West of RD 124 · Structure no. 46C0223

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 452 over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ave 452 over Friant-Kern Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 452
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.2 MI West of RD 124
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.6098, -119.29811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1978)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave 452 over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 452 over Friant-Kern 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 452 over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 452 over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 452 over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.