US Bridges

Linwood Ave over Mill Creek

Good

Tulare County, California · 0.15 MI N of SR 198 · Structure no. 46C0439

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linwood Ave over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Linwood Ave over Mill Creek in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLinwood Ave
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.15 MI N of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.33005, -119.34118
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1988)
Projected traffic657 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Linwood Ave over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linwood Ave over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Linwood Ave over Mill Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Linwood Ave over Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood Ave over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.