US Bridges

M319 over South Fork Kaweah River

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.4 MI S. of S. Fork Rd. · Structure no. 46C0450

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M319 over South Fork Kaweah River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M319 over South Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesM319
CrossesSouth Fork Kaweah River
Location0.4 MI S. of S. Fork Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.36774, -118.84339
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2010)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 M319 over South Fork Kaweah River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is M319 over South Fork Kaweah River 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does M319 over South Fork Kaweah River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M319 over South Fork Kaweah River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns M319 over South Fork Kaweah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.