State Route 201 over Sand Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 06-TUL-201-12.48 · Structure no. 46 0137
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 201 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 201 over Sand Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 86 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,673 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 201 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is State Route 201 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 201 over Sand Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is State Route 201 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 201 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.