Road 80 over Elbow Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 0.8 MI S of Ave 360 · Structure no. 46C0045
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,160
- 1971 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 80 over Elbow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 80 over Elbow Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 69 years old, older 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,524 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 80 over Elbow Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Road 80 over Elbow 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does Road 80 over Elbow Creek carry?
About 3,160 vehicles per day (1971 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Road 80 over Elbow Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Road 80 over Elbow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.