US Bridges

22nd Ave over Kings River

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.4 MI N of Elgin Ave · Structure no. 45C0004

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,317
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Ave over Kings River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 22nd Ave over Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,317 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,088 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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Carries22nd Ave
CrossesKings River
Location0.4 MI N of Elgin Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.38548, -119.85133
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,317 (2018)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 22nd Ave over Kings River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Ave over Kings River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Ave over Kings River carry?

About 1,317 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Ave over Kings River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Ave over Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.