FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROAD 192

Carrying ROAD 192 over TULE RIVER

0.4 MI N OF AVE 168, Tulare, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROAD 192

The ROAD 192 bridge in Tulare, California carries ROAD 192 over TULE RIVER. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 8 sections, stretching 78.3 meters (257 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,350 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.4 metric tons.

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

How ROAD 192 compares

▼ 9.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of California bridges
599
Bridges in Tulare · 19 in Poor condition
ROAD 192 21.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.1
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
21.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
78.3 m (257 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
46C0072

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROAD 192 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 ROAD 192 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 ROAD 192?

ROAD 192 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 ROAD 192 inspected?

ROAD 192'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 1,350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROAD 192 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 ROAD 192?

ROAD 192 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROAD 192?

ROAD 192 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROAD 192 and does age affect safety?

ROAD 192 was built in 1930, making it 96 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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