US Bridges

State Route 245 over Wutchumna Ditch

Fair

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-245-6.39-WLK · Structure no. 46 0076

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 245 over Wutchumna Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 245 over Wutchumna Ditch in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,182 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 245
CrossesWutchumna Ditch
Location06-TUL-245-6.39-WLK
RouteState Highway 245
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.40392, -119.09884
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2015)
Projected traffic9,182 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 245 over Wutchumna Ditch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is State Route 245 over Wutchumna Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 245 over Wutchumna Ditch carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 245 over Wutchumna Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 245 over Wutchumna Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.