US Bridges

Ave 328 CO HWY J34 over State Route 99 & UP RR

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-43.41 · Structure no. 46 0198

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
417 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 328 CO HWY J34 over State Route 99 & UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave 328 CO HWY J34 over State Route 99 & UP RR 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2044. The structure is 417 ft (127.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesAve 328 CO HWY J34
CrossesState Route 99 & UP RR
Location06-TUL-099-43.41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.38535, -119.44457
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length417 ft (127.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,652 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 328 CO HWY J34 over State Route 99 & UP RR built?

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

What condition is Ave 328 CO HWY J34 over State Route 99 & UP RR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Ave 328 CO HWY J34 over State Route 99 & UP RR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 328 CO HWY J34 over State Route 99 & UP RR?

The structure is 417 ft (127.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 328 CO HWY J34 over State Route 99 & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.