US Bridges

Westfield Ave over SR 65

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-065-20.63-PTRV · Structure no. 46 0248

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfield Ave over SR 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westfield Ave over SR 65 in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestfield Ave
CrossesSR 65
Location06-TUL-065-20.63-PTRV
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.08756, -119.03969
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2009)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westfield Ave over SR 65 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westfield Ave over SR 65 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 2022.

How much traffic does Westfield Ave over SR 65 carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Westfield Ave over SR 65?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Westfield Ave over SR 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.