Road 196/KAWEAH Av over Kaweah River
FairTulare County, California · 2.3 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0029
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 196/KAWEAH Av over Kaweah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 196/KAWEAH Av over Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,228 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Road 196/KAWEAH Av over Kaweah River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 196/KAWEAH Av over Kaweah 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 Road 196/KAWEAH Av over Kaweah River carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 196/KAWEAH Av over Kaweah River?
The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Road 196/KAWEAH Av over Kaweah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.