US Bridges

Road 156 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI S of Ave 280 · Structure no. 46C0389

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 156 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 156 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 156
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
Location0.5 MI S of Ave 280
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.29061, -119.22498
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2020)
Projected traffic679 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Road 156 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 156 over Tulare Irrig Dist 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Road 156 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 156 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Road 156 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.