AVENUE 404
Carrying AVENUE 404 over COTTONWOOD CREEK
0.1 MI WEST OF SR 245, Tulare, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AVENUE 404
The AVENUE 404 bridge in Tulare, California carries AVENUE 404 over COTTONWOOD CREEK. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AVENUE 404 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1936
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 23.8 m (78 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 46C0118
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
AVENUE 404 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare AVENUE 404 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 AVENUE 404?
AVENUE 404 in Tulare, California has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AVENUE 404 inspected?
AVENUE 404'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 25 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AVENUE 404 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for AVENUE 404?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for AVENUE 404.
Who is responsible for maintaining AVENUE 404?
AVENUE 404 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is AVENUE 404 and does age affect safety?
AVENUE 404 was built in 1936, making it 90 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.
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