US Bridges

State Route 65 over Morton Avenue

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-065-R19.65-PTRV · Structure no. 46 0219R

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
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 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 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).

CarriesState Route 65
CrossesMorton Avenue
Location06-TUL-065-R19.65-PTRV
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates36.07309, -119.03946
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2009)
Projected traffic31,217 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 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 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 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.