State Route 137 over Outside Creek
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-137-23.38 · Structure no. 46 0120
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 137 over Outside Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 137 over Outside 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Outside 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 Outside 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 Outside Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Route 137 over Outside Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 137 over Outside Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.