US Bridges

Road 208 over Tule River

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.3 MI S Henderson Ave · Structure no. 46C0292

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 208 over Tule River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 208 over Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2047. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoad 208
CrossesTule River
Location0.3 MI S Henderson Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.07809, -119.10745
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2010)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2047
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 208 over Tule River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 208 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Road 208 over Tule River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 208 over Tule River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 208 over Tule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.