US Bridges

M 453 over Dry Creek

Fair

Tulare County, California · 0.5 MI from RD Sd 243 · Structure no. 46C0192

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 453 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 453 over Dry Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesM 453
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.5 MI from RD Sd 243
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.61264, -119.00657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 M 453 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 453 over Dry 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 2025.

How much traffic does M 453 over Dry Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is M 453 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns M 453 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.