North Fork Drive over Middle Fork Kaweah River
FairTulare County, California · 0.06 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0002
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 394 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,275
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Fork Drive over Middle Fork Kaweah River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Fork Drive over Middle Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2042. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 North Fork Drive over Middle Fork Kaweah River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Fork Drive over Middle Fork Kaweah 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 2024.
How much traffic does North Fork Drive over Middle Fork Kaweah River carry?
About 1,275 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Fork Drive over Middle Fork Kaweah River?
The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns North Fork Drive over Middle Fork Kaweah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.