US Bridges

State Route 43 over Peoples Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-043-23.50 · Structure no. 45 0061

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 43 over Peoples Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 43 over Peoples Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 109 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 10,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,724 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 43
CrossesPeoples Ditch
Location06-KIN-043-23.50
RouteState Highway 43
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.38712, -119.637
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2009)
Projected traffic22,724 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 43 over Peoples Ditch built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is State Route 43 over Peoples Ditch 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 43 over Peoples Ditch carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 43 over Peoples Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns State Route 43 over Peoples Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.