US Bridges

Road 200 over Wood Central Ditch

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.23 MI N of Ave 152 · Structure no. 46C0290

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 200 over Wood Central Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 200 over Wood Central Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 200
CrossesWood Central Ditch
Location0.23 MI N of Ave 152
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.06926, -119.12522
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1979)
Projected traffic163 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Road 200 over Wood Central Ditch built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 200 over Wood Central Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road 200 over Wood Central Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 200 over Wood Central Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 200 over Wood Central Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.