US Bridges

Mendocino Ave over Mendocino Avenue Oh

Fair

Tulare County, California · 600 N Mendocino Ave Oc · Structure no. 46C0064

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mendocino Ave over Mendocino Avenue Oh is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mendocino Ave over Mendocino Avenue Oh in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,455 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMendocino Ave
CrossesMendocino Avenue Oh
Location600 N Mendocino Ave Oc
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.50802, -119.54812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1984)
Projected traffic6,455 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mendocino Ave over Mendocino Avenue Oh built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mendocino Ave over Mendocino Avenue Oh 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 Mendocino Ave over Mendocino Avenue Oh carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mendocino Ave over Mendocino Avenue Oh?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mendocino Ave over Mendocino Avenue Oh?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.