Ave 238 over Lewis Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 0.25 MI W of RD 224 · Structure no. 46C0312
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 238 over Lewis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ave 238 over Lewis Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1956, 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 238 over Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 238 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 238 over Lewis Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ave 238 over Lewis Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 238 over Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.