US Bridges

Road 152 over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI North of Ave 420 · Structure no. 46C0228

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 152 over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 152 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 152
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.5 MI North of Ave 420
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.55737, -119.23294
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1978)
Projected traffic99 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Road 152 over Friant-Kern Canal built?

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

What condition is Road 152 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 Road 152 over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Road 152 over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Road 152 over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.