US Bridges

Ave 120 over Lakeland Canal

Good

Tulare County, California · 1.1 MI E of SR 43 · Structure no. 46C0301

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 120 over Lakeland Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 120 over Lakeland Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 120
CrossesLakeland Canal
Location1.1 MI E of SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.00738, -119.46922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic327 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Ave 120 over Lakeland Canal built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 120 over Lakeland 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 120 over Lakeland Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 120 over Lakeland Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 120 over Lakeland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.