US Bridges

Ave 228 over Lewis Creek

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Tulare County, California · 0.4 MI E of RD 228 · Structure no. 46C0248

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 228 over Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 228 over Lewis Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAve 228
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.4 MI E of RD 228
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTulare County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.20349, -119.0567
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 228 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 228 over Lewis 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ave 228 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 228 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 228 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.