Villa ST over Porter Slough
FairTulare County, California · City of Porterville · Structure no. 46C0170
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Villa ST over Porter Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Villa ST over Porter Slough in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 95 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,218 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Villa ST over Porter Slough built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Villa ST over Porter Slough 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Villa ST over Porter Slough carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Villa ST over Porter Slough?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Villa ST over Porter Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.