US Bridges

Cottage ST over Porter Slough

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI E SR 65 · Structure no. 46C0425

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottage ST over Porter Slough is a concrete slab carrying Cottage ST over Porter Slough 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2047. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCottage ST
CrossesPorter Slough
Location0.2 MI E SR 65
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.07109, -119.0328
Functional classUrban 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2013)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cottage ST over Porter Slough built?

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

What condition is Cottage ST over Porter Slough 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 Cottage ST over Porter Slough carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cottage ST over Porter Slough?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cottage ST over Porter Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.