US Bridges

Road 100 over Tulare Canal

Poor

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI North of Ave 264 · Structure no. 46C0433

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
1983 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 100 over Tulare Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 100 over Tulare Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 100
CrossesTulare Canal
Location0.5 MI North of Ave 264
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.27634, -119.34922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1983)
Projected traffic657 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 100 over Tulare Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 100 over Tulare Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Road 100 over Tulare Canal carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1983 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 100 over Tulare Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Road 100 over Tulare Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.