US Bridges

23S05 over 23S05/WHITE River

Fair

Tulare County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051353000001019

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

23S05 over 23S05/WHITE River is a concrete slab carrying 23S05 over 23S05/WHITE River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Carries23S05
Crosses23S05/WHITE River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 23S05
Coordinates35.84913, -118.62408
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1989)
Projected traffic82 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 23S05 over 23S05/WHITE River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23S05 over 23S05/WHITE 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 23S05 over 23S05/WHITE River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is 23S05 over 23S05/WHITE River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 23S05 over 23S05/WHITE River?

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