US Bridges

Ash ST over Deep Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · N Dwight ST & Oak View Av · Structure no. 46C0429

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,961
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash ST over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ash ST over Deep Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,961 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,087 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAsh ST
CrossesDeep Creek
LocationN Dwight ST & Oak View Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.30166, -119.19757
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,961 (2011)
Projected traffic2,087 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ash ST over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash ST over Deep 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ash ST over Deep Creek carry?

About 1,961 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ash ST over Deep Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ash ST over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.