D 109 over Elk Bayou
FairTulare County, California · 0.5 MI S of Ave 200 · Structure no. 46C0049
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
D 109 over Elk Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying D 109 over Elk Bayou in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was D 109 over Elk Bayou built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is D 109 over Elk Bayou 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does D 109 over Elk Bayou carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is D 109 over Elk Bayou?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns D 109 over Elk Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.