US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Avenue 76

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-9.71 · Structure no. 46 0170R

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Avenue 76 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 NB over Avenue 76 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 69 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 20,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,014 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesAvenue 76
Location06-TUL-099-9.71
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.92787, -119.28181
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2009)
Projected traffic38,014 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 99 NB over Avenue 76 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Avenue 76 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 State Route 99 NB over Avenue 76 carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 99 NB over Avenue 76?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Avenue 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.