Ave 432 over Sand Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 0.25 MI E of SR 63 · Structure no. 46C0337
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave 432 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 432 over Sand Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 88 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave 432 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Ave 432 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 432 over Sand Creek carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ave 432 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Ave 432 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.