State Route 63 over Packwood Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 06-TUL-063-5.76-VIS · Structure no. 46 0098
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 63 over Packwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 63 over Packwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 108 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,416 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 63 over Packwood Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is State Route 63 over Packwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 63 over Packwood Creek carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Route 63 over Packwood Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 63 over Packwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.