US Bridges

10th Avenue over Tule River

Good

Kings County, California · 2.5 MI S of Pueblo Ave · Structure no. 45C0092

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Avenue over Tule River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Avenue over Tule River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 835 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Carries10th Avenue
CrossesTule River
Location2.5 MI S of Pueblo Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.04312, -119.64322
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2018)
Projected traffic835 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 10th Avenue over Tule River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Avenue over Tule River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 10th Avenue over Tule River carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 10th Avenue over Tule River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Avenue over Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.