US Bridges

Avenue 360 over Banks Ditch

Good

Tulare County, California · @ Road 80 · Structure no. 46C0465

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 360 over Banks Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Avenue 360 over Banks Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAvenue 360
CrossesBanks Ditch
Location@ Road 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.44389, -119.39444
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2020)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2042
Trucks23%
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

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 Avenue 360 over Banks Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 360 over Banks Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue 360 over Banks Ditch carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 360 over Banks Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 360 over Banks Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.