State Route 65 over Deer Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 06-TUL-065-R13.06 · Structure no. 46 0213
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 65 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 65 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,512 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 65 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 65 over Deer 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 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 65 over Deer Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is State Route 65 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 65 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.