US Bridges

Hanford-Armona RD over Lemoore Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.1 MI W 17th Ave · Structure no. 45C0031

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,915
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanford-Armona RD over Lemoore Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hanford-Armona RD over Lemoore Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 108 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 8,915 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,584 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHanford-Armona RD
CrossesLemoore Canal
Location0.1 MI W 17th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.31344, -119.76462
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,915 (2018)
Projected traffic9,584 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hanford-Armona RD over Lemoore Canal built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Hanford-Armona RD 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 Hanford-Armona RD over Lemoore Canal carry?

About 8,915 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hanford-Armona RD over Lemoore Canal?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hanford-Armona RD over Lemoore Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.