US Bridges

State Route 190 over South Fork Tule River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-190-23.86 · Structure no. 46 0186

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
399 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 190 over South Fork Tule River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 190 over South Fork Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 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 5 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 5,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,550 by 2043. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 190
CrossesSouth Fork Tule River
Location06-TUL-190-23.86
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates36.07208, -118.9025
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2009)
Projected traffic13,550 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 190 over South Fork Tule River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is State Route 190 over South Fork Tule River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 190 over South Fork Tule River carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 190 over South Fork Tule River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 190 over South Fork Tule River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.