US Bridges

Cartmill Ave over J ST and UP RR

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.5 Miles W of SR 99 · Structure no. 46C0446

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
398 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,499
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cartmill Ave over J ST and UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cartmill Ave over J ST and UP RR in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,499 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,326 by 2043. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCartmill Ave
CrossesJ ST and UP RR
Location0.5 Miles W of SR 99
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.24004, -119.35611
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,499 (2010)
Projected traffic5,326 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cartmill Ave over J ST and UP RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cartmill Ave over J ST and UP RR 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 Cartmill Ave over J ST and UP RR carry?

About 3,499 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cartmill Ave over J ST and UP RR?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Cartmill Ave over J ST and UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.