US Bridges

SR 137 WB (tulare) over ST RTE 99 (@pm 29.57)

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-137-16.63-TUL · Structure no. 46 0150L

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 137 WB (tulare) over ST RTE 99 (@pm 29.57) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 137 WB (tulare) over ST RTE 99 (@pm 29.57) in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,239 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 137 WB (tulare)
CrossesST RTE 99 (@pm 29.57)
Location06-TUL-137-16.63-TUL
RouteState Highway 137
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.21053, -119.32874
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2009)
Projected traffic14,239 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 137 WB (tulare) over ST RTE 99 (@pm 29.57) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 137 WB (tulare) over ST RTE 99 (@pm 29.57) 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 SR 137 WB (tulare) over ST RTE 99 (@pm 29.57) carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 137 WB (tulare) over ST RTE 99 (@pm 29.57)?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 137 WB (tulare) over ST RTE 99 (@pm 29.57)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.