US Bridges

Road 136 over North Branch Tule River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI S of A186 · Structure no. 46C0276

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 136 over North Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 136 over North Branch Tule River 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 136
CrossesNorth Branch Tule River
Location0.1 MI S of A186
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.12551, -119.26801
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2010)
Projected traffic104 by 2041
Trucks—
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 136 over North Branch Tule River built?

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

What condition is Road 136 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 136 over North Branch Tule River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Road 136 over North Branch Tule River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Road 136 over North Branch Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.