US Bridges

16026: Case Mtn over East Fork Kaweah River

Good

Tulare County, California · 10 MI NW of Kaweah Rsvr · Structure no. 0000000L2016207

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

16026: Case Mtn over East Fork Kaweah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16026: Case Mtn over East Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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Carries16026: Case Mtn
CrossesEast Fork Kaweah River
Location10 MI NW of Kaweah Rsvr
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.44986, -118.79131
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16026: Case Mtn over East Fork Kaweah River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16026: Case Mtn over East Fork Kaweah 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 16026: Case Mtn over East Fork Kaweah River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 16026: Case Mtn over East Fork Kaweah River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns 16026: Case Mtn over East Fork Kaweah River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.