US Bridges

Ave 212 over Elk Bayou

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.18 MI E of RD 132 · Structure no. 46C0307

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 212 over Elk Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Ave 212 over Elk Bayou in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAve 212
CrossesElk Bayou
Location0.18 MI E of RD 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.17454, -119.27469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic99 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 212 over Elk Bayou built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 212 over Elk Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 212 over Elk Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Ave 212 over Elk Bayou?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 212 over Elk Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.