US Bridges

Road 224 over Porter Slough

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI N of Ave 160 · Structure no. 46C0127

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 224 over Porter Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 224 over Porter Slough in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,506 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoad 224
CrossesPorter Slough
Location0.1 MI N of Ave 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.08168, -119.07076
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2013)
Projected traffic7,506 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 224 over Porter Slough built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 224 over Porter Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road 224 over Porter Slough carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 224 over Porter Slough?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 224 over Porter Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.