Ave 144 over Tule River
FairTulare County, California · 0.9 MI East of SR 43 · Structure no. 46C0145
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 144 over Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 144 over Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 144 over Tule River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 144 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ave 144 over Tule River carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ave 144 over Tule River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 144 over Tule River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.