US Bridges

22S12 over 22S12/BRUSH Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051356000001011

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

22S12 over 22S12/BRUSH Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22S12 over 22S12/BRUSH Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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Carries22S12
Crosses22S12/BRUSH Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 22S12
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.96732, -118.4165
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (1989)
Projected traffic93 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 22S12 over 22S12/BRUSH Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22S12 over 22S12/BRUSH Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 22S12 over 22S12/BRUSH Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is 22S12 over 22S12/BRUSH Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 22S12 over 22S12/BRUSH Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.