Road 252(PLANO St) over Tule Riv & Poplar Ditch
GoodTulare County, California · 0.4 MI N of SR 190 · Structure no. 46C0076
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 586 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 252(PLANO St) over Tule Riv & Poplar Ditch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Road 252(PLANO St) over Tule Riv & Poplar Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 72 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,316 by 2041. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 252(PLANO St) over Tule Riv & Poplar Ditch built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Road 252(PLANO St) over Tule Riv & Poplar Ditch 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 252(PLANO St) over Tule Riv & Poplar Ditch carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 252(PLANO St) over Tule Riv & Poplar Ditch?
The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Road 252(PLANO St) over Tule Riv & Poplar Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.