US Bridges

Grangeville Blvd over Lemoore Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.6 MI W of 16th Ave · Structure no. 45C0020

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,372
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grangeville Blvd over Lemoore Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grangeville Blvd over Lemoore Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5,372 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,717 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrangeville Blvd
CrossesLemoore Canal
Location0.6 MI W of 16th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.34251, -119.75562
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,372 (2018)
Projected traffic3,717 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Grangeville Blvd over Lemoore Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grangeville Blvd over Lemoore Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grangeville Blvd over Lemoore Canal carry?

About 5,372 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Grangeville Blvd over Lemoore Canal?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Grangeville Blvd over Lemoore Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.