US Bridges

State Route 190 over North Fork Tule River

Poor

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-190-R32.81 · Structure no. 46 0008

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 190 over North Fork Tule River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying State Route 190 over North Fork Tule River in Tulare 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,982 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

CarriesState Route 190
CrossesNorth Fork Tule River
Location06-TUL-190-R32.81
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates36.13934, -118.80577
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2009)
Projected traffic1,982 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 190 over North Fork Tule River built?

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

What condition is State Route 190 over North Fork Tule River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 190 over North Fork Tule River carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 190 over North Fork Tule River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 190 over North Fork Tule River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.