US Bridges

State Route 190 over Poplar Ditch

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-190-13.69 · Structure no. 46 0052

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 190 over Poplar Ditch is a concrete slab carrying State Route 190 over Poplar Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,174 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 190
CrossesPoplar Ditch
Location06-TUL-190-13.69
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates36.05127, -119.06662
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2009)
Projected traffic25,174 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 190 over Poplar Ditch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is State Route 190 over Poplar Ditch 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 Poplar Ditch carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 190 over Poplar Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 190 over Poplar Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.