US Bridges

Road 148 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.8 MI S of Ave 280 · Structure no. 46C0390

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 148 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 148 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 148
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
Location0.8 MI S of Ave 280
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.28567, -119.24293
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic109 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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 148 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 148 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 2024.

How much traffic does Road 148 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 148 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 148 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.