US Bridges

Avenal Cut-Off RD over Interstate 5

Good

Kings County, California · 06-KIN-005-26.57 · Structure no. 45 0074

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenal Cut-Off RD over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenal Cut-Off RD over Interstate 5 in Kings County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2046. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesAvenal Cut-Off RD
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-KIN-005-26.57
RouteCounty Highway 0W302
Coordinates36.07331, -120.09701
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2004)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenal Cut-Off RD over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenal Cut-Off RD over Interstate 5 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 Avenal Cut-Off RD over Interstate 5 carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Avenal Cut-Off RD over Interstate 5?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Avenal Cut-Off RD over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.