US Bridges

Road 144(MCAULIFF) over ST Johns River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI N of SR 216 · Structure no. 46C0397

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
395 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,275
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 144(MCAULIFF) over ST Johns River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 144(MCAULIFF) over ST Johns 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 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 2,275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,229 by 2042. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 144(MCAULIFF)
CrossesST Johns River
Location0.5 MI N of SR 216
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.34844, -119.25195
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length395 ft (120.4 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 traffic2,275 (1978)
Projected traffic3,229 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 144(MCAULIFF) over ST Johns River built?

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

What condition is Road 144(MCAULIFF) over ST Johns 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Road 144(MCAULIFF) over ST Johns River carry?

About 2,275 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road 144(MCAULIFF) over ST Johns River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 144(MCAULIFF) over ST Johns River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.