US Bridges

Av 376 \ Piedra Av over Friant-Kern Canal

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.6 MI West of SR 201 · Structure no. 46C0233

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Av 376 \ Piedra Av over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Av 376 \ Piedra Av 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAv 376 \ Piedra Av
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.6 MI West of SR 201
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.47234, -119.16115
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2015)
Projected traffic164 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Av 376 \ Piedra Av over Friant-Kern Canal built?

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

What condition is Av 376 \ Piedra Av over Friant-Kern Canal 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Av 376 \ Piedra Av over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Av 376 \ Piedra Av over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Av 376 \ Piedra Av over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.