US Bridges

Paige Road over State Route 99

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-27.60-TUL · Structure no. 46 0158

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paige Road over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paige Road over State Route 99 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPaige Road
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-TUL-099-27.60-TUL
RouteCounty Highway 0Z181
Coordinates36.18213, -119.3288
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (1998)
Projected traffic296 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paige Road over State Route 99 built?

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

What condition is Paige Road over State Route 99 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Paige Road over State Route 99 carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Paige Road over State Route 99?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Paige Road over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.