M296 over North Fork Tule River
FairTulare County, California · 0.3 MI East of M239 · Structure no. 46C0416
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M296 over North Fork Tule River is a concrete tee beam carrying M296 over North Fork Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M296 over North Fork Tule River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is M296 over North Fork Tule 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does M296 over North Fork Tule River carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is M296 over North Fork Tule River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns M296 over North Fork Tule River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.