US Bridges

Grangeville Bl over Kings River

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.6 MI W of 22nd Ave · Structure no. 45C0025

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,610
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 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 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,263 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrangeville Bl
CrossesKings River
Location0.6 MI W of 22nd Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.34391, -119.86268
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 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 traffic3,610 (2018)
Projected traffic3,263 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 Grangeville Bl over Kings River carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Grangeville Bl over Kings River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 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.