D 116B over South Branch Tule River
FairTulare County, California · 0.45 MI N of Ave 164 · Structure no. 46C0055
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
D 116B over South Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying D 116B over South Branch Tule River 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was D 116B over South Branch Tule River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is D 116B over South Branch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does D 116B over South Branch Tule River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is D 116B over South Branch Tule River?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns D 116B over South Branch Tule River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.