IRR BIA RTE 70 over South Fork Tule River

Fair Condition72 years old3,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyTulare
Location22 Km East Of Porterville
CarriesIRR BIA RTE 70
CrossesSouth Fork Tule River
Coordinates36.02458, -118.81050

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length83.7 ft (25.5 m)
Max Span47.6 ft (14.5 m)
Deck Width27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Deck Area214.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000000J017

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