US Bridges

Road 142 over North Branch Tule River

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.65 MI S of Ave 192 · Structure no. 46C0278

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 142 over North Branch Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 142 over North 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoad 142
CrossesNorth Branch Tule River
Location0.65 MI S of Ave 192
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.12859, -119.2546
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic108 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 142 over North Branch Tule River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 142 over North 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 Road 142 over North Branch Tule River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Road 142 over North Branch Tule River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 142 over North Branch Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.