FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RD.22S02

Carrying RD.22S02 over RD 22S02/NOBE YOUNG CR

NO DATA ENTERED, Tulare, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RD.22S02

The RD.22S02 bridge in Tulare, California carries RD.22S02 over RD 22S02/NOBE YOUNG CR. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.5 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RD.22S02 compares

▲ 21.5
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of California bridges
599
Bridges in Tulare · 19 in Poor condition
RD.22S02 52.8 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
52.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.5 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
5.7 m (19 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
31 vehicles/day
Structure Number
051353000001013

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RD.22S02 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RD.22S02 against other structures in Tulare and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RD.22S02?

RD.22S02 in Tulare, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RD.22S02 inspected?

RD.22S02's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 31 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RD.22S02 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RD.22S02?

RD.22S02 has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RD.22S02?

RD.22S02 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is RD.22S02 and does age affect safety?

RD.22S02 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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