US Bridges

Road 152 over Middle Fork Tule River

Good

Tulare County, California · 1.2 MI North of Ave 168 · Structure no. 46C0021

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 152 over Middle Fork Tule River is a concrete slab carrying Road 152 over Middle Fork Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 77 years old, older 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,691 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoad 152
CrossesMiddle Fork Tule River
Location1.2 MI North of Ave 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.112, -119.23224
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (1971)
Projected traffic1,691 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 152 over Middle Fork Tule River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Road 152 over Middle Fork 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 Road 152 over Middle Fork Tule River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 152 over Middle Fork Tule River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Road 152 over Middle Fork Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.