The California High-Speed Rail Authority recently completed four new structures in Kings and Tulare counties. The authority now has constructed 66 structures along the first 119 miles of construction in the Central Valley, including eight structures this year.
“This summer has been one of progress,” Ed Fenn, California High-Speed Rail Authority chief of construction, said. “Together, these structures will provide an estimated $466 million in safety benefits over the next 30 years. Completion of these structures, whether large or small, takes ingenuity and skill, and we’re thankful for the trades workers making this happen on the ground.”
The State Route 43 Curved Bridge, a grade separation structure spanning 660 feet, was completed north of the city of Corcoran. It will be used to take vehicular traffic over the future high-speed rail tracks.
The Cross Creek Viaduct spans more than 2,500 feet and will carry future high-speed trains over the waterway. It is located west of SR 43 and north of the Curved Bridge grade separation.
The Tule River Viaduct will carry future high-speed trains over SR 43, the Tule River, and existing freight tracks. It is located in Tulare County.
The Avenue 136 Underpass will carry future high-speed trains over two way traffic.