FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROAD 152

Carrying ROAD 152 over S BRANCH TULE RIVER

0.7 MI N/O AVE 168, Tulare, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROAD 152

The ROAD 152 bridge in Tulare, California carries ROAD 152 over S BRANCH TULE RIVER. It was built in 1943, making it 83 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 980 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.4 metric tons.

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

How ROAD 152 compares

▼ 8.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of California bridges
599
Bridges in Tulare · 19 in Poor condition
ROAD 152 22.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.7
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1943
Last Reconstructed
1980
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
23.5 m (77 ft)
Deck Width
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
980 vehicles/day
Structure Number
46C0140

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROAD 152 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 152 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 152?

ROAD 152 in Tulare, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROAD 152 inspected?

ROAD 152'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 980 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROAD 152 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 ROAD 152?

ROAD 152 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROAD 152?

ROAD 152 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROAD 152 and does age affect safety?

ROAD 152 was built in 1943, making it 83 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.

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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