State Route 245 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 06-TUL-245-16.32 · Structure no. 46 0264
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 245 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 245 over Cottonwood Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 245 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 245 over Cottonwood 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 245 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is State Route 245 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 245 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.