State Route 65 over Morton Avenue
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-065-R19.65-PTRV · Structure no. 46 0219L
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 65 over Morton Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 65 over Morton Avenue in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,217 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 65 over Morton Avenue built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 65 over Morton Avenue 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 65 over Morton Avenue carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is State Route 65 over Morton Avenue?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 65 over Morton Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.