Hester Ave over Deep Creek
FairTulare County, California · Btwn Larry ST & Costnr ST · Structure no. 46C0068
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,572
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hester Ave over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hester Ave over Deep Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hester Ave over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hester Ave over Deep 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 2024.
How much traffic does Hester Ave over Deep Creek carry?
About 1,572 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hester Ave over Deep Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Hester Ave over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.