US Bridges

D 112 over South Branch Tule River

Good

Tulare County, California · 1.0 MI N of Ave 160 · Structure no. 46C0003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D 112 over South Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying D 112 over South Branch Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesD 112
CrossesSouth Branch Tule River
Location1.0 MI N of Ave 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.09412, -119.32286
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1987)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 D 112 over South Branch Tule River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is D 112 over South Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does D 112 over South Branch Tule River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is D 112 over South Branch Tule River?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns D 112 over South Branch Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.