US Bridges

Road 132 (b Madux) over ST Johns River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.8 MI N of SR 216 · Structure no. 46C0017

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 132 (b Madux) over ST Johns River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 132 (b Madux) over ST Johns River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,735 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoad 132 (b Madux)
CrossesST Johns River
Location0.8 MI N of SR 216
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.35294, -119.2789
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (1971)
Projected traffic2,735 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Road 132 (b Madux) over ST Johns River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 132 (b Madux) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Road 132 (b Madux) over ST Johns River carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 132 (b Madux) over ST Johns River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 132 (b Madux) over ST Johns River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.