US Bridges

Diagonal 60 over Cross Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 2.05 MI S of Ave 352 · Structure no. 46C0058

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diagonal 60 over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Diagonal 60 over Cross Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesDiagonal 60
CrossesCross Creek
Location2.05 MI S of Ave 352
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.40315, -119.45604
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1978)
Projected traffic377 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Diagonal 60 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diagonal 60 over Cross 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Diagonal 60 over Cross Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Diagonal 60 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Diagonal 60 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.