M296 over Kramer Creek
GoodTulare County, California · 0.1 MI E of M239 · Structure no. 46C0412
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M296 over Kramer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M296 over Kramer Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M296 over Kramer Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is M296 over Kramer 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does M296 over Kramer Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (1979 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is M296 over Kramer Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns M296 over Kramer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.