State Route 99 over Packwood Creek
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-099-34.92 · Structure no. 46 0013
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 99 over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 102 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 6 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,500 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 over Packwood Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is State Route 99 over Packwood 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 99 over Packwood Creek carry?
About 52,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 over Packwood Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 over Packwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.