RD 196 (kaweah Av) over ST Johns River
FairTulare County, California · 4.0 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0024
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 449 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 196 (kaweah Av) over ST Johns River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 196 (kaweah Av) over ST Johns River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 104 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2042. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 196 (kaweah Av) over ST Johns River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is RD 196 (kaweah Av) 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does RD 196 (kaweah Av) over ST Johns River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RD 196 (kaweah Av) over ST Johns River?
The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RD 196 (kaweah Av) over ST Johns River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.