State Route 99 SB over N Branch Tule River
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-22.74 · Structure no. 46 0059L
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 SB over N Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 SB over N Branch Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 94 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,468 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 SB over N Branch Tule River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is State Route 99 SB over N Branch Tule 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over N Branch Tule River carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 SB over N Branch Tule River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 SB over N Branch Tule River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.