US Bridges

Laspina St(rd 112) over Elk Bayou

Fair

Tulare County, California · North of D109A · Structure no. 46C0438

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laspina St(rd 112) over Elk Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying Laspina St(rd 112) over Elk Bayou in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLaspina St(rd 112)
CrossesElk Bayou
LocationNorth of D109A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.15109, -119.32039
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1987)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Laspina St(rd 112) over Elk Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laspina St(rd 112) over Elk Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Laspina St(rd 112) over Elk Bayou carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Laspina St(rd 112) over Elk Bayou?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Laspina St(rd 112) over Elk Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.