US Bridges

Betty Dr/Ave 312 over UP RR and Sjvr

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.3 Miles East of SR 99 · Structure no. 46C0451

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Betty Dr/Ave 312 over UP RR and Sjvr is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Betty Dr/Ave 312 over UP RR and Sjvr 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,658 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBetty Dr/Ave 312
CrossesUP RR and Sjvr
Location0.3 Miles East of SR 99
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.35236, -119.42252
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2011)
Projected traffic7,658 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Betty Dr/Ave 312 over UP RR and Sjvr built?

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

What condition is Betty Dr/Ave 312 over UP RR and Sjvr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Betty Dr/Ave 312 over UP RR and Sjvr carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Betty Dr/Ave 312 over UP RR and Sjvr?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Betty Dr/Ave 312 over UP RR and Sjvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.