Road 80 over Elk Bayou
GoodTulare County, California · 1.1 MI N of Ave 160 · Structure no. 46C0269
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 80 over Elk Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 80 over Elk Bayou in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Elk Bayou built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 80 over Elk Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Road 80 over Elk Bayou carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 80 over Elk Bayou?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Road 80 over Elk Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.