US Bridges

Ave 336 (10th Ave) over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI West of Road 200 · Structure no. 46C0234

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 336 (10th Ave) over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ave 336 (10th Ave) 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 6 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 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 336 (10th Ave)
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.1 MI West of Road 200
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.39929, -119.12657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2015)
Projected traffic657 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 336 (10th Ave) over Friant-Kern Canal built?

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

What condition is Ave 336 (10th Ave) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ave 336 (10th Ave) over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave 336 (10th Ave) over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 336 (10th Ave) over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.