Sd 243/DRY Crk DR over Bear Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 8.66 MI N of SR 216 · Structure no. 46C0328
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sd 243/DRY Crk DR over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sd 243/DRY Crk DR over Bear Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sd 243/DRY Crk DR over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sd 243/DRY Crk DR over Bear 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 2025.
How much traffic does Sd 243/DRY Crk DR over Bear Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sd 243/DRY Crk DR over Bear Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Sd 243/DRY Crk DR over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.