Mountain RD 109 over White River
PoorTulare County, California · 8 MI SE Fountain Springs · Structure no. 46C0133
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mountain RD 109 over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain RD 109 over White River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mountain RD 109 over White River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mountain RD 109 over White River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Mountain RD 109 over White River carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mountain RD 109 over White River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Mountain RD 109 over White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.