US Bridges

Ave 220 over Elk Bayou

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.18 MI E of RD 140 · Structure no. 46C0308

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 220 over Elk Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 220 over Elk Bayou 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 220
CrossesElk Bayou
Location0.18 MI E of RD 140
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.18912, -119.25696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic83 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 220 over Elk Bayou built?

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

What condition is Ave 220 over Elk Bayou 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 Ave 220 over Elk Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Ave 220 over Elk Bayou?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 220 over Elk Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.