US Bridges

State Route 245 over Yokohl Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 06-TUL-245-1.39 · Structure no. 46 0276

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 245 over Yokohl Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 245 over Yokohl Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesState Route 245
CrossesYokohl Creek
Location06-TUL-245-1.39
RouteState Highway 245
Coordinates36.34603, -119.11644
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2019)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Route 245 over Yokohl Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 245 over Yokohl 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 Yokohl Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 245 over Yokohl Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 245 over Yokohl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.