FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AVE 320

Carrying AVE 320 over KETCHUM DITCH

.18 MI W OF R196, Tulare, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AVE 320

The AVE 320 bridge in Tulare, California carries AVE 320 over KETCHUM DITCH. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 125 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How AVE 320 compares

▲ 11.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of California bridges
599
Bridges in Tulare · 19 in Poor condition
AVE 320 42.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
125 vehicles/day
Structure Number
46C0194

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AVE 320 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare AVE 320 against other structures in Tulare and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for AVE 320?

AVE 320 in Tulare, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AVE 320 inspected?

AVE 320's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 125 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AVE 320 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for AVE 320?

AVE 320 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AVE 320?

AVE 320 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is AVE 320 and does age affect safety?

AVE 320 was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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