US Bridges

Grangeville Bl over Last Chance Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.5 MI E of 15th Ave · Structure no. 45C0018

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grangeville Bl over Last Chance Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Grangeville Bl over Last Chance Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 68 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesGrangeville Bl
CrossesLast Chance Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of 15th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.34254, -119.71644
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,247 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grangeville Bl over Last Chance Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Grangeville Bl over Last Chance Ditch 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 Grangeville Bl over Last Chance Ditch carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Grangeville Bl over Last Chance Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Grangeville Bl over Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.