US Bridges

State Route 63 over Cottonwood Creek Overflo

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-063-17.69 · Structure no. 46 0103

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 63 over Cottonwood Creek Overflo is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 63 over Cottonwood Creek Overflo in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,282 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 63
CrossesCottonwood Creek Overflo
Location06-TUL-063-17.69
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates36.46609, -119.2952
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2009)
Projected traffic22,282 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 63 over Cottonwood Creek Overflo built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 63 over Cottonwood Creek Overflo 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 63 over Cottonwood Creek Overflo carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 63 over Cottonwood Creek Overflo?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 63 over Cottonwood Creek Overflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.