Main Street over Mill Creek
FairTulare County, California · 0.1 MI NE SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0435
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 1984 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main Street over Mill Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,608 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.