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Ave 200 (e Rankin) over State Route 99

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-25.43 · Structure no. 46 0193

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 200 (e Rankin) over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave 200 (e Rankin) over State Route 99 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 200 (e Rankin)
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-TUL-099-25.43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.15111, -119.33136
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (1998)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ave 200 (e Rankin) over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 200 (e Rankin) over State Route 99 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 200 (e Rankin) over State Route 99 carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave 200 (e Rankin) over State Route 99?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 200 (e Rankin) over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.