US Bridges

Road 112 over North Branch Tule River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI N of Ave 176 · Structure no. 46C0270

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 112 over North Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 112 over North Branch Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 112
CrossesNorth Branch Tule River
Location0.25 MI N of Ave 176
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.11298, -119.3218
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (1978)
Projected traffic619 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 112 over North Branch Tule River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 112 over North Branch 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 112 over North Branch Tule River carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 112 over North Branch Tule River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road 112 over North Branch Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.