US Bridges

State Route 190 over Main Street

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-190-16.45-PTRV · Structure no. 46 0002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 190 over Main Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 190 over Main Street in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,008 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 190
CrossesMain Street
Location06-TUL-190-16.45-PTRV
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates36.05124, -119.0174
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2009)
Projected traffic36,008 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 190 over Main Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 190 over Main Street 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 190 over Main Street carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 190 over Main Street?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 190 over Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.