Road 142 over Porter Slough
GoodTulare County, California · 0.5 MI S of Ave 192 · Structure no. 46C0279
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 142 over Porter Slough is a concrete slab carrying Road 142 over Porter Slough in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 Road 142 over Porter Slough built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 142 over Porter Slough 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 Porter Slough carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road 142 over Porter Slough?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Road 142 over Porter Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.