US Bridges

County RD D112 over North Branch Tule River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 2.2 MI N Ave 160 · Structure no. 46C0010

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD D112 over North Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD D112 over North Branch Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty RD D112
CrossesNorth Branch Tule River
Location2.2 MI N Ave 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.11146, -119.32689
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2009)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 County RD D112 over North Branch Tule River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD D112 over North Branch Tule 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD D112 over North Branch Tule River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County RD D112 over North Branch Tule River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD D112 over North Branch Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.