US Bridges

Ave 248 over Tulare Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.3 MI E of RD 124 · Structure no. 46C0379

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 248 over Tulare Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave 248 over Tulare Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 248
CrossesTulare Canal
Location0.3 MI E of RD 124
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.24032, -119.28758
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1978)
Projected traffic546 by 2041
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 Ave 248 over Tulare Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 248 over Tulare 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ave 248 over Tulare Canal carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave 248 over Tulare Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 248 over Tulare Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.