State Route 137 over East Branch Big Canal
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-137-0.53 · Structure no. 46 0113
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 137 over East Branch Big Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 137 over East Branch Big Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 105 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 5 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,452 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 137 over East Branch Big Canal built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is State Route 137 over East Branch Big Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 137 over East Branch Big Canal carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is State Route 137 over East Branch Big Canal?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 137 over East Branch Big Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.