US Bridges

Generals Highway ( over Halstead Meadow

Fair

Tulare County, California · 3.6 Miles West of Lodgepo · Structure no. 8550011P0000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
662
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Generals Highway ( over Halstead Meadow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Generals Highway ( over Halstead Meadow 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 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 662 vehicles a day, projected to reach 794 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGenerals Highway (
CrossesHalstead Meadow
Location3.6 Miles West of Lodgepo
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.61719, -118.78446
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2013)
Projected traffic794 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Generals Highway ( over Halstead Meadow built?

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

What condition is Generals Highway ( over Halstead Meadow 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 Halstead Meadow carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Generals Highway ( over Halstead Meadow?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Generals Highway ( over Halstead Meadow?

It is owned by the National Park Service.