US Bridges

Excelsior Ave over Lemoore Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.3 MI W of 15th Ave · Structure no. 45C0023

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,745
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior Ave over Lemoore Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Excelsior Ave over Lemoore Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 109 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 2,745 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,088 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesExcelsior Ave
CrossesLemoore Canal
Location0.3 MI W of 15th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.40109, -119.73268
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,745 (2018)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Excelsior Ave over Lemoore Canal built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Excelsior Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Excelsior Ave over Lemoore Canal carry?

About 2,745 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior Ave over Lemoore Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior Ave over Lemoore Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.