US Bridges

Avenue 312 over Consolidate People Ditch

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.8 MI W of SR 245 · Structure no. 46C0361

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 312 over Consolidate People Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avenue 312 over Consolidate People Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAvenue 312
CrossesConsolidate People Ditch
Location0.8 MI W of SR 245
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.35512, -119.13089
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2015)
Projected traffic551 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 312 over Consolidate People Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 312 over Consolidate People 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 2022.

How much traffic does Avenue 312 over Consolidate People Ditch carry?

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

How long is Avenue 312 over Consolidate People Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 312 over Consolidate People Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.