US Bridges

Road M348 over South Fork Kaweah River

Good

Tulare County, California · 11.1 MI SE of Road M347 · Structure no. 46C0474

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road M348 over South Fork Kaweah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road M348 over South Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad M348
CrossesSouth Fork Kaweah River
Location11.1 MI SE of Road M347
RouteCounty Highway 14000
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.3513, -118.77854
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1978)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Road M348 over South Fork Kaweah River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road M348 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Road M348 over South Fork Kaweah River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Road M348 over South Fork Kaweah River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Road M348 over South Fork Kaweah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.