US Bridges

State Route 190 over Tule River

Poor

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-190-26.65 · Structure no. 46 0187

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 190 over Tule River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 190 over Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1958, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,189 by 2046. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 190
CrossesTule River
Location06-TUL-190-26.65
RouteState Highway 190
Coordinates36.09928, -118.87031
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2017)
Projected traffic8,189 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 190 over Tule River built?

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

What condition is State Route 190 over Tule River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is State Route 190 over Tule River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 190 over Tule River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.