US Bridges

State Route 65 over Olive Avenue

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-065-19.14-PTRV · Structure no. 46 0168L

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 65 over Olive Avenue is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 65 over Olive Avenue in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,600 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 65
CrossesOlive Avenue
Location06-TUL-065-19.14-PTRV
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates36.06581, -119.03943
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2009)
Projected traffic30,600 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Route 65 over Olive Avenue built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is State Route 65 over Olive Avenue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 65 over Olive Avenue carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 65 over Olive Avenue?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 65 over Olive Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.