US Bridges

State Route 43 over Kings River

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-043-26.76 · Structure no. 45 0064

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
366 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 43 over Kings River is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 43 over Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 74 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 10,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,444 by 2044. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 43
CrossesKings River
Location06-KIN-043-26.76
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates36.4344, -119.63612
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2009)
Projected traffic22,444 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Kings River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is State Route 43 over Kings River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 43 over Kings River carry?

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

How long is State Route 43 over Kings River?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 43 over Kings River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.