US Bridges

Avenue 120 over UP RR

Fair

Tulare County, California · State Route 99 · Structure no. 46C0054

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 120 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue 120 over UP RR 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue 120
CrossesUP RR
LocationState Route 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.00762, -119.30327
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2018)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue 120 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 120 over UP RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue 120 over UP RR carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 120 over UP RR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 120 over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.