FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROAD 100

Carrying ROAD 100 over TULARE CANAL

0.5 MI NORTH OF AVE 264, Tulare, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROAD 100

The ROAD 100 bridge in Tulare, California carries ROAD 100 over TULARE CANAL. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.3 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 550 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How ROAD 100 compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of California bridges
599
Bridges in Tulare · 19 in Poor condition
ROAD 100 24.3 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.3 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
11.5 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
550 vehicles/day
Structure Number
46C0433

How to read this record

ROAD 100 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 ROAD 100 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 100?

ROAD 100 in Tulare, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROAD 100 inspected?

ROAD 100'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 550 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROAD 100 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 ROAD 100?

ROAD 100 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROAD 100?

ROAD 100 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROAD 100 and does age affect safety?

ROAD 100 was built in 1952, making it 74 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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