US Bridges

Road M192 over S Fk of Mid Fk of Tul Ri

Fair

Tulare County, California · .5 MI SE of M193A · Structure no. 46C0160

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road M192 over S Fk of Mid Fk of Tul Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road M192 over S Fk of Mid Fk of Tul Ri in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 93 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad M192
CrossesS Fk of Mid Fk of Tul Ri
Location.5 MI SE of M193A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.13557, -118.61229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1978)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 M192 over S Fk of Mid Fk of Tul Ri built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Road M192 over S Fk of Mid Fk of Tul Ri 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Road M192 over S Fk of Mid Fk of Tul Ri carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Road M192 over S Fk of Mid Fk of Tul Ri?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Road M192 over S Fk of Mid Fk of Tul Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.