US Bridges

Avenue 368 over Traver Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · Road 40 · Structure no. 46C0355

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 368 over Traver Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 368 over Traver Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 368
CrossesTraver Canal
LocationRoad 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.45908, -119.48356
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1978)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 368 over Traver Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 368 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 368 over Traver Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 368 over Traver Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 368 over Traver Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.