US Bridges

Road 192 over Tule River

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.4 MI N of Ave 168 · Structure no. 46C0072

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
1971 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 192 over Tule River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 192 over Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,218 by 2041. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoad 192
CrossesTule River
Location0.4 MI N of Ave 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.0981, -119.14304
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (1971)
Projected traffic3,218 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 192 over Tule River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 192 over Tule River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Road 192 over Tule River carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 192 over Tule River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 192 over Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.