M276 over North Fork Tule River
FairTulare County, California · 0.3 MI N of SM296 · Structure no. 46C0084
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M276 over North Fork Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying M276 over North Fork Tule 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M276 over North Fork Tule River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is M276 over North Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does M276 over North Fork Tule River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is M276 over North Fork Tule River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns M276 over North Fork Tule River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.