US Bridges

Lacey Blvd over Last Chance Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · Near 13th Ave · Structure no. 45C0033

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,036
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacey Blvd over Last Chance Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lacey Blvd over Last Chance Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 9,036 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,408 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLacey Blvd
CrossesLast Chance Ditch
LocationNear 13th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.32802, -119.69146
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,036 (2018)
Projected traffic7,408 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Lacey Blvd over Last Chance Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Lacey Blvd 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 Lacey Blvd over Last Chance Ditch carry?

About 9,036 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lacey Blvd over Last Chance Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Lacey Blvd over Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.