US Bridges

Road 184 over Friant-Kern Canal

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Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI South of Avenue 40 · Structure no. 46C0363

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 184 over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Road 184 over Friant-Kern Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 184
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.1 MI South of Avenue 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.86162, -119.16126
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2018)
Projected traffic477 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 184 over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 184 over Friant-Kern Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road 184 over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Road 184 over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 184 over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.