US Bridges

Grangeville Bl over Branch Last Chance Ditch

Good

Kings County, California · 0.4 MI W of 14th Ave · Structure no. 45C0019

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

About this bridge

Grangeville Bl over Branch Last Chance Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Grangeville Bl over Branch 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesGrangeville Bl
CrossesBranch Last Chance Ditch
Location0.4 MI W of 14th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.34254, -119.71671
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 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 Branch 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 Branch Last Chance Ditch 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 Grangeville Bl over Branch Last Chance Ditch carry?

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

How long is Grangeville Bl over Branch Last Chance Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Grangeville Bl over Branch Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.