US Bridges

Road 244 (jaye St) over Tule River

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.4 MI N of SR 190 · Structure no. 46C0099

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 244 (jaye St) over Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 244 (jaye St) over Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,868 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoad 244 (jaye St)
CrossesTule River
Location0.4 MI N of SR 190
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.05628, -119.02613
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2013)
Projected traffic12,868 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 244 (jaye St) over Tule River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Road 244 (jaye St) 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 2021.

How much traffic does Road 244 (jaye St) over Tule River carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 244 (jaye St) over Tule River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Road 244 (jaye St) over Tule River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.