US Bridges

RD 182 over Consolidate People Ditch

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.3 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0406

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 182 over Consolidate People Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RD 182 over Consolidate People Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRD 182
CrossesConsolidate People Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.33011, -119.16614
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed6.2 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 RD 182 over Consolidate People Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 182 over Consolidate People Ditch 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 RD 182 over Consolidate People Ditch carry?

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

How long is RD 182 over Consolidate People Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RD 182 over Consolidate People Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.