US Bridges

Main ST over Tule River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.3 Mi. N of SR 190 · Structure no. 46C0444

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Tule River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main ST over Tule River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,086 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesTule River
Location0.3 Mi. N of SR 190
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.05588, -119.01654
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2013)
Projected traffic16,086 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Main ST over Tule River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Tule River carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Tule River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Tule River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.