US Bridges

14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.8 MI N of Grangeville · Structure no. 45C0021

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,841
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 2,841 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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Carries14th Ave
CrossesLast Chance Ditch
Location0.8 MI N of Grangeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.35313, -119.70883
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,841 (2018)
Projected traffic1,567 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 14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is 14th Ave 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 14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch carry?

About 2,841 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.