US Bridges

Ave 280(VISALIA RD over Outside Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.75 MI W of RD 180 · Structure no. 46C0041

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 280(VISALIA RD over Outside Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 280(VISALIA RD over Outside Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,561 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 280(VISALIA RD
CrossesOutside Creek
Location0.75 MI W of RD 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.29773, -119.18612
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2020)
Projected traffic5,561 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave 280(VISALIA RD over Outside Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 280(VISALIA RD over Outside Creek 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Ave 280(VISALIA RD over Outside Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 280(VISALIA RD over Outside Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 280(VISALIA RD over Outside Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.