US Bridges

Laspina ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI N of Paige Ave · Structure no. 46C0431

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laspina ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Laspina ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,664 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLaspina ST
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
Location0.25 MI N of Paige Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.18521, -119.32431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2010)
Projected traffic2,664 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Laspina ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laspina ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Laspina ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Laspina ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Laspina ST over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.