US Bridges

Road 180 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.3 MI N of Ave 312 · Structure no. 46C0398

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 180 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 180 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 180
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
Location0.3 MI N of Ave 312
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.36131, -119.17122
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2015)
Projected traffic548 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 180 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 180 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Road 180 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 180 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 180 over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.