US Bridges

6th Ave over Tule River

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.5 MI S Quebec Ave · Structure no. 45C0006

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave over Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6th Ave over Tule River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries6th Ave
CrossesTule River
Location0.5 MI S Quebec Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.04326, -119.57194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Ave over Tule River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Ave over Tule River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 6th Ave over Tule River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6th Ave over Tule River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave over Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.