US Bridges

Avenue 160 over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.75 MI West of Road 224 · Structure no. 46C0265

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 160 over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Avenue 160 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,269 by 2047. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 160
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.75 MI West of Road 224
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.08031, -119.08392
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (1978)
Projected traffic2,269 by 2047
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 160 over Friant-Kern Canal built?

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

What condition is Avenue 160 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Avenue 160 over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 160 over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 160 over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.