US Bridges

Generals Highway ( over Marble Fork Kaweah River

Fair

Tulare County, California · 3.7 Mi. North of Ash Mou · Structure no. 8550001P0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,493
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Generals Highway ( over Marble Fork Kaweah River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Generals Highway ( over Marble Fork Kaweah River in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6 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 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGenerals Highway (
CrossesMarble Fork Kaweah River
Location3.7 Mi. North of Ash Mou
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.51566, -118.80225
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,493 (2022)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Generals Highway ( over Marble Fork Kaweah River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Generals Highway ( over Marble Fork Kaweah 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Generals Highway ( over Marble Fork Kaweah River carry?

About 1,493 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Generals Highway ( over Marble Fork Kaweah River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Generals Highway ( over Marble Fork Kaweah River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.