23S16
Carrying 23S16 over 23S16/SOUTH CREEK
NO DATA ENTERED, Tulare, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 23S16
The 23S16 bridge in Tulare, California carries 23S16 over 23S16/SOUTH CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.5 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 23S16 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Last Reconstructed
- 1979
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 18.5 m (61 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.5 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 35 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 051354000001020
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 23S16 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 23S16 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 23S16?
23S16 in Tulare, California has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 23S16 inspected?
23S16'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 35 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 23S16 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 23S16?
23S16 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 23S16?
23S16 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is 23S16 and does age affect safety?
23S16 was built in 1973, making it 53 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.
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.
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