US Bridges

Road M357 over N Fork Kaweah River

Good

Tulare County, California · 3.24 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0078

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road M357 over N Fork Kaweah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road M357 over N Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRoad M357
CrossesN Fork Kaweah River
Location3.24 MI N of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.47705, -118.92103
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1978)
Projected traffic216 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 M357 over N Fork Kaweah River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road M357 over N Fork Kaweah 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Road M357 over N Fork Kaweah River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Road M357 over N Fork Kaweah River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road M357 over N Fork Kaweah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.