8th Ave over North Branch Kings River
PoorKings County, California · 0.5 MI N of Clinton · Structure no. 45C0037
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 362 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Ave over North Branch Kings River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 8th Ave over North Branch Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2045. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Ave over North Branch Kings River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Ave over North Branch Kings River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does 8th Ave over North Branch Kings River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 8th Ave over North Branch Kings River?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Ave over North Branch Kings River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.