US Bridges

Ave 136 (scranton) over Friant-Kern Canal

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI East of Road 208 · Structure no. 46C0372

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 136 (scranton) over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Ave 136 (scranton) 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 136 (scranton)
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.5 MI East of Road 208
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.0367, -119.09768
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2018)
Projected traffic109 by 2046
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave 136 (scranton) over Friant-Kern Canal built?

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

What condition is Ave 136 (scranton) 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 Ave 136 (scranton) over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ave 136 (scranton) over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 136 (scranton) over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.