US Bridges

State Route 216 over ST Johns River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-216-4.82 · Structure no. 46 0261

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 216 over ST Johns River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 216 over ST Johns River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,590 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 216
CrossesST Johns River
Location06-TUL-216-4.82
RouteState Highway 216
Coordinates36.35344, -119.21602
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2009)
Projected traffic10,590 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 216 over ST Johns River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 216 over ST Johns River 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 216 over ST Johns River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 216 over ST Johns River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 216 over ST Johns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.