Ave 440 over Sand Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 0.2 MI E of SR 63 · Structure no. 46C0336
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 440 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 440 over Sand Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 440 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave 440 over Sand 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ave 440 over Sand Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ave 440 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 440 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.