US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Tule River Overflow #1

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-21.92 · Structure no. 46 0057R

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Tule River Overflow #1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 NB over Tule River Overflow #1 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,468 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesTule River Overflow #1
Location06-TUL-099-21.92
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.10077, -119.32255
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2009)
Projected traffic46,468 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 99 NB over Tule River Overflow #1 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Tule River Overflow #1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 NB over Tule River Overflow #1 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over Tule River Overflow #1?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Tule River Overflow #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.