US Bridges

Road 224(WESTWOOD) over Tule River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.6 MI N of SR 190 · Structure no. 46C0098

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 224(WESTWOOD) over Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 224(WESTWOOD) over Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 224(WESTWOOD)
CrossesTule River
Location0.6 MI N of SR 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.06013, -119.07084
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2013)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 224(WESTWOOD) over Tule River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 224(WESTWOOD) over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Road 224(WESTWOOD) over Tule River carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 224(WESTWOOD) over Tule River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Road 224(WESTWOOD) over Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.