US Bridges

Cross Avenue over State Route 99

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-29.90 · Structure no. 46 0249

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Avenue over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cross Avenue over State Route 99 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCross Avenue
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-TUL-099-29.90
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.21511, -119.32957
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1993)
Projected traffic2,187 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cross Avenue over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Avenue over State Route 99 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cross Avenue over State Route 99?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Avenue over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.