Tulare County Bridge Report Card
Tulare County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Tulare County, California
Tulare County has 607 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 18 rated poor and 15 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.0% is at or below the 4.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 72,700 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Tulare County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 607 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 18 in poor condition and 15 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 72,700 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.0% | 5.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.5% of measured traffic | 1.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.5% | 4.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 66 years vs 48 nationally | 7.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,938,809 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 66 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 72,700 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Tulare County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue 404 over Cottonwood Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1936 |
| Road M112 over Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1939 |
| M 112 over Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1956 |
| State Route 99 NB over Sjvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24,500 | 1957 |
| State Route 99 NB over N Branch Tule River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 21,500 | 1949 |
| AVE 184 (octol Av) over State Route 99 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,000 | 1962 |
| State Route 190 over Tule River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,000 | 1958 |
| State Route 190 over North Fork Tule River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,450 | 1967 |
| State Route 198 over Kaweah River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,650 | 1922 |
| RD 284 over Tule River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1963 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.