Road 80 over Tule River
FairTulare County, California · 0.6 MI N of Ave 160 · Structure no. 46C0268
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 80 over Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 80 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 80 over Tule River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 80 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Road 80 over Tule River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 80 over Tule River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Road 80 over Tule River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.