US Bridges

Generals Highway ( over Ravine

Good

Tulare County, California · 1.7 Miles North of Ash Mo · Structure no. 8550008P0000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,493
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Generals Highway ( over Ravine is a concrete continuous slab carrying Generals Highway ( over Ravine in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGenerals Highway (
CrossesRavine
Location1.7 Miles North of Ash Mo
RouteFederal Lands Road 100
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.49787, -118.82039
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,493 (2022)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Generals Highway ( over Ravine built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Generals Highway ( over Ravine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Generals Highway ( over Ravine carry?

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

How long is Generals Highway ( over Ravine?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Generals Highway ( over Ravine?

It is owned by the National Park Service.