US Bridges

Ave 56 (co RD J22) over State Route 99

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-7.17 · Structure no. 46 0167

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 56 (co RD J22) over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ave 56 (co RD J22) 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,698 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAve 56 (co RD J22)
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-TUL-099-7.17
RouteCounty Highway 0W300
Coordinates35.89186, -119.27435
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1998)
Projected traffic2,698 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Ave 56 (co RD J22) over State Route 99 built?

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

What condition is Ave 56 (co RD J22) 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 Ave 56 (co RD J22) over State Route 99 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ave 56 (co RD J22) over State Route 99?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 56 (co RD J22) over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.