US Bridges

Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 1.9 MI North of Ave 328 · Structure no. 46C0037

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRoad 80 (cr J19)
CrossesST Johns River
Location1.9 MI North of Ave 328
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.41386, -119.39458
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (1971)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Road 80 (cr J19) 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 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Road 80 (cr J19) over ST Johns River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.