US Bridges

20S03 over 20S03/N.FORK of M.Frk TR

Fair

Tulare County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051352000001007

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

20S03 over 20S03/N.FORK of M.Frk TR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 20S03 over 20S03/N.FORK of M.Frk TR in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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Carries20S03
Crosses20S03/N.FORK of M.Frk TR
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 20S03
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.19056, -118.66506
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1989)
Projected traffic12 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 20S03 over 20S03/N.FORK of M.Frk TR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is 20S03 over 20S03/N.FORK of M.Frk TR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 20S03 over 20S03/N.FORK of M.Frk TR carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is 20S03 over 20S03/N.FORK of M.Frk TR?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 20S03 over 20S03/N.FORK of M.Frk TR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.