State Route 137 over Ax Canal
FairKings County, California · 06-KIN-137-2.03 · Structure no. 45 0024
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 137 over Ax Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 137 over Ax Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 107 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 6 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,724 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 State Route 137 over Ax Canal built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is State Route 137 over Ax Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 137 over Ax Canal carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is State Route 137 over Ax Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 137 over Ax Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.