US Bridges

Washington Street over State Route 99

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-6.63 · Structure no. 46 0166

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Street over State Route 99 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,522 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-TUL-099-6.63
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.88415, -119.2723
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (1998)
Projected traffic15,522 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Washington Street over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street 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 Washington Street over State Route 99 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over State Route 99?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.