US Bridges

Avenue 432 over Traver Ditch

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.4 MI E of RD 64 · Structure no. 46C0352

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 432 over Traver Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 432 over Traver Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAvenue 432
CrossesTraver Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of RD 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.57509, -119.42355
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1978)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Avenue 432 over Traver Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 432 over Traver Ditch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 432 over Traver Ditch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 432 over Traver Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 432 over Traver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.