US Bridges

Road 180 over Kaweah River

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI N of Ave 304 · Structure no. 46C0113

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 180 over Kaweah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 180 over Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoad 180
CrossesKaweah River
Location0.5 MI N of Ave 304
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.3497, -119.17114
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (1986)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 180 over Kaweah River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 180 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Road 180 over Kaweah River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road 180 over Kaweah River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Road 180 over Kaweah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.