US Bridges

Ave 280 (caldwell) over State Route 99

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-36.41 · Structure no. 46 0195

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 280 (caldwell) over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave 280 (caldwell) over State Route 99 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAve 280 (caldwell)
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-TUL-099-36.41
RouteCounty Highway 0Z073
Coordinates36.29816, -119.3849
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic5,470 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave 280 (caldwell) over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 280 (caldwell) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 280 (caldwell) over State Route 99 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave 280 (caldwell) over State Route 99?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 280 (caldwell) over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.