US Bridges

Dineley RD over Middle Fork Kaweah River

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0327

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dineley RD over Middle Fork Kaweah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dineley RD over Middle Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDineley RD
CrossesMiddle Fork Kaweah River
Location0.1 MI N of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.45839, -118.87726
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1978)
Projected traffic381 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dineley RD over Middle Fork Kaweah River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dineley RD over Middle Fork Kaweah 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dineley RD over Middle Fork Kaweah River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dineley RD over Middle Fork Kaweah River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dineley RD over Middle Fork Kaweah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.