US Bridges

RD 152 over Oakes Ditch

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.4 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0408

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 152 over Oakes Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 152 over Oakes Ditch 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 766 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 152
CrossesOakes Ditch
Location0.4 MI N of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.33455, -119.23389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1978)
Projected traffic766 by 2042
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 152 over Oakes Ditch built?

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

What condition is RD 152 over Oakes Ditch 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 RD 152 over Oakes Ditch carry?

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

How long is RD 152 over Oakes Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RD 152 over Oakes Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.