US Bridges

RD 252 over Lewis Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI S of Ave 220 · Structure no. 46C0297

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 252 over Lewis Creek is a concrete slab carrying RD 252 over Lewis Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRD 252
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Ave 220
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.18428, -119.0101
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 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 RD 252 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 252 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 RD 252 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is RD 252 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 252 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.