State Route 65 over Tule River
GoodTulare County, California · 06-TUL-065-18.72 · Structure no. 46 0259L
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 387 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 65 over Tule River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 65 over Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,217 by 2046. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 65 over Tule River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 65 over Tule River 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 Tule River carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is State Route 65 over Tule River?
The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 65 over Tule River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.