State Route 137 over Inside Creek
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-137-22.70 · Structure no. 46 0119
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 137 over Inside Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 137 over Inside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 104 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 5 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,050 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 137 over Inside Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is State Route 137 over Inside 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 137 over Inside Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Route 137 over Inside Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 137 over Inside Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.