US Bridges

I ST (cr 112) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · At Ave 216 (paige Ave) · Structure no. 46C0266

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
975
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I ST (cr 112) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I ST (cr 112) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI ST (cr 112)
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
LocationAt Ave 216 (paige Ave)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.18222, -119.34283
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2010)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I ST (cr 112) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is I ST (cr 112) over Tulare Irrig Dist 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I ST (cr 112) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I ST (cr 112) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I ST (cr 112) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.