US Bridges

Road 204 over Friant-Kern Canal

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Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI North of Ave 332 · Structure no. 46C0235

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 204 over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Road 204 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 204
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.2 MI North of Ave 332
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.39613, -119.11673
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2015)
Projected traffic733 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 204 over Friant-Kern Canal built?

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

What condition is Road 204 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 Road 204 over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road 204 over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 204 over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.