US Bridges

22nd Ave over Clarks Fork Kings River

Good

Kings County, California · 0.2 MI N/0 Grangeville Bl · Structure no. 45C0015

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,257
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Ave over Clarks Fork Kings River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 22nd Ave over Clarks Fork Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Carries22nd Ave
CrossesClarks Fork Kings River
Location0.2 MI N/0 Grangeville Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.34795, -119.85126
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,257 (2018)
Projected traffic1,567 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 Clarks Fork Kings River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Ave over Clarks Fork 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 September 2024.

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

About 1,257 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Ave over Clarks Fork Kings River?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Ave over Clarks Fork Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.