US Bridges

Avenue 392 over Kingsburg Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · Road 16 · Structure no. 46C0354

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 392 over Kingsburg Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 392 over Kingsburg Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 392
CrossesKingsburg Canal
LocationRoad 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.50332, -119.53901
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1978)
Projected traffic97 by 2042
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 Avenue 392 over Kingsburg Canal built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 392 over Kingsburg 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 392 over Kingsburg Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Avenue 392 over Kingsburg Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 392 over Kingsburg Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.