US Bridges

State Route 63 over Sand Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-063-23.07 · Structure no. 46 0106

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 63 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 63 over Sand Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,753 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 63
CrossesSand Creek
Location06-TUL-063-23.07
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates36.53758, -119.28672
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2009)
Projected traffic14,753 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 63 over Sand 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 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 63 over Sand Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 63 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 63 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.