R136 over South Branch Tule River
GoodTulare County, California · 0.68 MI N of Ave 168 · Structure no. 46C0275
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R136 over South Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying R136 over South Branch Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 R136 over South Branch Tule River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is R136 over South Branch Tule River 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 R136 over South Branch Tule River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is R136 over South Branch Tule River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns R136 over South Branch Tule River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.