US Bridges

Bardsley Ave over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Good

Tulare County, California · At Mooney Blvd · Structure no. 46C0432

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
1983 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bardsley Ave over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bardsley Ave over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,898 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBardsley Ave
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
LocationAt Mooney Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.19663, -119.31349
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (1983)
Projected traffic5,898 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bardsley Ave over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

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

What condition is Bardsley Ave 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 Bardsley Ave over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bardsley Ave 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 66 ft wide.

Who owns Bardsley Ave over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.