US Bridges

Road 108 (demaree) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI South of Ave 272 · Structure no. 46C0436

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 108 (demaree) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Road 108 (demaree) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,011 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 108 (demaree)
CrossesTulare Irrig Dist Canal
Location0.5 MI South of Ave 272
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.27658, -119.33131
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (1984)
Projected traffic10,011 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 108 (demaree) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Road 108 (demaree) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Road 108 (demaree) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 108 (demaree) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Road 108 (demaree) over Tulare Irrig Dist Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.