US Bridges

E Court Ave over State Route 99

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-12.80 · Structure no. 46 0173

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Court Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Court Ave over State Route 99 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1956, 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,206 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Court Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-TUL-099-12.80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.97151, -119.29254
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (1998)
Projected traffic3,206 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Court Ave over State Route 99 built?

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

What condition is E Court Ave 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 2022.

How much traffic does E Court Ave over State Route 99 carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Court Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns E Court Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.