US Bridges

State Route 201 over Kings River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-201-R1.75 · Structure no. 46 0084

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 201 over Kings River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 201 over Kings River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,204 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 201
CrossesKings River
Location06-TUL-201-R1.75
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates36.51781, -119.50579
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2009)
Projected traffic6,204 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 201 over Kings River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 201 over Kings 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 201 over Kings River carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is State Route 201 over Kings River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 201 over Kings River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.