US Bridges

Avenue 322 over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI West of SR 245 · Structure no. 46C0237

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 322 over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Avenue 322 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 322
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.1 MI West of SR 245
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.37323, -119.09898
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.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1978)
Projected traffic218 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Avenue 322 over Friant-Kern Canal built?

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

What condition is Avenue 322 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 Avenue 322 over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 322 over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 322 over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.