US Bridges

Road 128 over North Branch Tuleriver

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI N of Ave 180 · Structure no. 46C0273

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 128 over North Branch Tuleriver is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 128 over North Branch Tuleriver in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 128
CrossesNorth Branch Tuleriver
Location0.25 MI N of Ave 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.12044, -119.28596
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2010)
Projected traffic546 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 North Branch Tuleriver built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 128 over North Branch Tuleriver 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 128 over North Branch Tuleriver carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road 128 over North Branch Tuleriver?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 128 over North Branch Tuleriver?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.