US Bridges

Road 220 over Yokohl Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.1 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0394

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 220 over Yokohl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 220 over Yokohl Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoad 220
CrossesYokohl Creek
Location0.1 MI N of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.3268, -119.08111
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1978)
Projected traffic820 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Road 220 over Yokohl Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 220 over Yokohl 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 2024.

How much traffic does Road 220 over Yokohl Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 220 over Yokohl Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Road 220 over Yokohl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.