Avenue 300 over Friant-Kern Canal
FairTulare County, California · 0.25 MI East of Road 200 · Structure no. 46C0238
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 300 over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Avenue 300 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue 300 over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue 300 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 2024.
How much traffic does Avenue 300 over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Avenue 300 over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue 300 over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.