US Bridges

Plano ST over Porter Slough

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI N SR 190 · Structure no. 46C0172

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plano ST over Porter Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Plano ST over Porter Slough in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,405 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlano ST
CrossesPorter Slough
Location0.5 MI N SR 190
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.06204, -119.00763
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2013)
Projected traffic13,405 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Plano ST over Porter Slough built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plano 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 Plano ST over Porter Slough carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plano ST over Porter Slough?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Plano ST over Porter Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.