US Bridges

Mendocino Av-Rd 12 over State Route 99

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-R53.82 · Structure no. 46 0199

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mendocino Av-Rd 12 over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mendocino Av-Rd 12 over State Route 99 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 302 ft (92 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesMendocino Av-Rd 12
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-TUL-099-R53.82
RouteCounty Highway 0W203
Coordinates36.50638, -119.54795
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Mendocino Av-Rd 12 over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mendocino Av-Rd 12 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mendocino Av-Rd 12 over State Route 99 carry?

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

How long is Mendocino Av-Rd 12 over State Route 99?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mendocino Av-Rd 12 over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.