US Bridges

Ave 152 over Tule River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 1.25 MI W of RD 224 · Structure no. 46C0025

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
414 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 152 over Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 152 over Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1948, 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 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,434 by 2043. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 152
CrossesTule River
Location1.25 MI W of RD 224
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.06579, -119.08175
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2012)
Projected traffic6,434 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Ave 152 over Tule River built?

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

What condition is Ave 152 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ave 152 over Tule River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave 152 over Tule River?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 152 over Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.