US Bridges

Road 240 over Lewis Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.05 MI S of Ave 224 · Structure no. 46C0294

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 240 over Lewis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Road 240 over Lewis Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoad 240
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Ave 224
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.19549, -119.03723
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1978)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Road 240 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 240 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 Road 240 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Road 240 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road 240 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.