Road 152 over S Branch Tule River
FairTulare County, California · 0.7 MI N/O Ave 168 · Structure no. 46C0140
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 152 over S Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 152 over S Branch Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 82 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Road 152 over S Branch Tule River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Road 152 over S Branch Tule River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Road 152 over S Branch Tule River carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Road 152 over S Branch Tule River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Road 152 over S Branch Tule River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.