Pratt ST (rd 96) over Tule River
GoodTulare County, California · 1.8 MI S/O Ave 184 · Structure no. 46C0130
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 1970 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pratt ST (rd 96) over Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pratt ST (rd 96) over Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pratt ST (rd 96) over Tule River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pratt ST (rd 96) 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Pratt ST (rd 96) over Tule River carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pratt ST (rd 96) over Tule River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Pratt ST (rd 96) over Tule River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.