US Bridges

6th ST (road D39) over Traver Canal

Good

Tulare County, California · At Ave 368 · Structure no. 46C0463

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th ST (road D39) over Traver Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 6th ST (road D39) over Traver Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries6th ST (road D39)
CrossesTraver Canal
LocationAt Ave 368
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.45907, -119.49253
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2014)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 6th ST (road D39) over Traver Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th ST (road D39) over Traver 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does 6th ST (road D39) over Traver Canal carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6th ST (road D39) over Traver Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 6th ST (road D39) over Traver Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.