FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AVENUE 368

Carrying AVENUE 368 over TRAVER CANAL

ROAD 40, Tulare, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AVENUE 368

The AVENUE 368 bridge in Tulare, California carries AVENUE 368 over TRAVER CANAL. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.5 metric tons.

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

How AVENUE 368 compares

▼ 1.8
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of California bridges
599
Bridges in Tulare · 19 in Poor condition
AVENUE 368 29.5 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.4
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
46C0355

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AVENUE 368 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 AVENUE 368 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 AVENUE 368?

AVENUE 368 in Tulare, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AVENUE 368 inspected?

AVENUE 368'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AVENUE 368 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for AVENUE 368?

AVENUE 368 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AVENUE 368?

AVENUE 368 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is AVENUE 368 and does age affect safety?

AVENUE 368 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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