M 363
Carrying M 363 over NORTH FORK KAWEAH RIVER
0.16 MI NORTH OF M357, Tulare, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: M 363
The M 363 bridge in Tulare, California carries M 363 over NORTH FORK KAWEAH RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 19.0 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How M 363 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
- 1965
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 19.0 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 46C0326
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 M 363 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 M 363 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 M 363?
M 363 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 M 363 inspected?
M 363'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 500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. M 363 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 M 363?
M 363 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining M 363?
M 363 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is M 363 and does age affect safety?
M 363 was built in 1965, making it 61 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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