US Bridges

Ave 428 over Sand Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.25 MI E of SR 63 · Structure no. 46C0340

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 428 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave 428 over Sand Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAve 428
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.25 MI E of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.56642, -119.28317
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1978)
Projected traffic552 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ave 428 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 428 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 428 over Sand Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave 428 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 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 428 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.