US Bridges

Ave 88 over Deer Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.2 MI E of RD 176 · Structure no. 46C0108

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 88 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 88 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAve 88
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.2 MI E of RD 176
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.94996, -119.17658
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic547 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 88 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 88 over Deer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 88 over Deer Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 88 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 88 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.