US Bridges

6th Ave over Kings River

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.2 MI S Clinton Ave · Structure no. 45C0007

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,664
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave over Kings River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6th Ave over Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2045. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries6th Ave
CrossesKings River
Location0.2 MI S Clinton Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.44936, -119.56452
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,664 (2017)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Ave over Kings River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 6th Ave over Kings River carry?

About 1,664 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6th Ave over Kings River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave over Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.