M 112 over Deer Creek
PoorClosed to trafficTulare County, California · 2.23 MI SE of M120 · Structure no. 46C0200
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 112 over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 112 over Deer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 112 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is M 112 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does M 112 over Deer Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1978 count).
How long is M 112 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns M 112 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.