Ave 176 over Porter Slough
GoodTulare County, California · 0.12 MI W of RD 202 · Structure no. 46C0303
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 176 over Porter Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 176 over Porter Slough 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 454 by 2047. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 176 over Porter Slough built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 176 over Porter Slough 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ave 176 over Porter Slough carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ave 176 over Porter Slough?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 176 over Porter Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.