US Bridges

Tulare Street over State Route 99 & Ramps

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-20.55-FRE · Structure no. 42 0169

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulare Street over State Route 99 & Ramps is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Tulare Street over State Route 99 & Ramps in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTulare Street
CrossesState Route 99 & Ramps
Location06-FRE-099-20.55-FRE
RouteCity Street 0F347
Coordinates36.72882, -119.79714
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2018)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Tulare Street over State Route 99 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tulare Street over State Route 99 & Ramps 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tulare Street over State Route 99 & Ramps carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tulare Street over State Route 99 & Ramps?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Tulare Street over State Route 99 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.