US Bridges

Grangeville Bl over Kings River

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Kings County, California · 0.5 MI W of 24th Ave · Structure no. 45C0024

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,260
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grangeville Bl over Kings River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grangeville Bl over Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,260 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,163 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGrangeville Bl
CrossesKings River
Location0.5 MI W of 24th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.34343, -119.89515
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,260 (2018)
Projected traffic3,163 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Kings River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grangeville Bl over Kings River 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 Kings River carry?

About 3,260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Grangeville Bl over Kings River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Grangeville Bl over Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.