US Bridges

Road 128 over White River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI S of Ave 40 · Structure no. 46C0271

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 128 over White River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 128 over White River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 128
CrossesWhite River
Location0.5 MI S of Ave 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.85547, -119.28588
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2018)
Projected traffic555 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 128 over White River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 128 over White 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Road 128 over White River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 128 over White River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 128 over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.