Avenue 256 over Friant-Kern Canal
GoodTulare County, California · 0.6 MI East of Road 216 · Structure no. 46C0243
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue 256 over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Avenue 256 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue 256 over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue 256 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 2024.
How much traffic does Avenue 256 over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Avenue 256 over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue 256 over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.