US Bridges

Bardsley Avenue over State Route 99

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-28.61-TUL · Structure no. 46 0159

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bardsley Avenue over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bardsley Avenue over State Route 99 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,304 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBardsley Avenue
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-TUL-099-28.61-TUL
RouteCity Street 0Z183
Coordinates36.1966, -119.32887
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (1998)
Projected traffic13,304 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure5
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 Bardsley Avenue over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Bardsley Avenue over State Route 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Bardsley Avenue over State Route 99 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Bardsley Avenue over State Route 99?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Bardsley Avenue over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.