State Route 63 over Alta East Branch Canal
FairTulare County, California · 06-TUL-063-R24.66 · Structure no. 46 0240
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 63 over Alta East Branch Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 63 over Alta East Branch Canal in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,349 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 63 over Alta East Branch Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is State Route 63 over Alta East Branch Canal 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 2022.
How much traffic does State Route 63 over Alta East Branch Canal carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is State Route 63 over Alta East Branch Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns State Route 63 over Alta East Branch Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.