US Bridges

Avenue 424 over Traver Canal

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Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI East of RD 64 · Structure no. 46C0481

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,550
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 424 over Traver Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Avenue 424 over Traver Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,446 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 424
CrossesTraver Canal
Location0.25 MI East of RD 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.56067, -119.42577
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2016)
Projected traffic10,446 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue 424 over Traver Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 424 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 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue 424 over Traver Canal carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 424 over Traver Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 424 over Traver Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.