US Bridges

Avenue 376 over Traver Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI E of Road 40 · Structure no. 46C0353

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 376 over Traver Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 376 over Traver Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 376
CrossesTraver Canal
Location0.25 MI E of Road 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.47361, -119.47892
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1978)
Projected traffic214 by 2041
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 376 over Traver Canal built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 376 over Traver Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 376 over Traver Canal carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 376 over Traver Canal?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 376 over Traver Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.