US Bridges

Prosperity Ave over State Route 99

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-30.58-TUL · Structure no. 46 0161

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prosperity Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prosperity Ave over State Route 99 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2046. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesProsperity Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-TUL-099-30.58-TUL
RouteCounty Highway 0Z190
Coordinates36.22426, -119.33406
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1998)
Projected traffic1,330 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 Prosperity Ave over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Prosperity Ave 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 Prosperity Ave over State Route 99 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Prosperity Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Prosperity Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.