US Bridges

Avenue 336 over Wutchumna Ditch

Fair

Tulare County, California · Road 196 · Structure no. 46C0358

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 336 over Wutchumna Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Avenue 336 over Wutchumna Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 336
CrossesWutchumna Ditch
LocationRoad 196
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.39928, -119.13552
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2015)
Projected traffic1,641 by 2042
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 336 over Wutchumna Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 336 over Wutchumna Ditch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Avenue 336 over Wutchumna Ditch carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 336 over Wutchumna Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 336 over Wutchumna Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.