US Bridges

State Route 99 over Avenue 24

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-3.06 · Structure no. 46 0268

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Avenue 24 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Avenue 24 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,033 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 121 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesAvenue 24
Location06-TUL-099-3.06
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.83368, -119.26017
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2009)
Projected traffic97,033 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 99 over Avenue 24 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Avenue 24 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 State Route 99 over Avenue 24 carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Avenue 24?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Avenue 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.