US Bridges

Lacey Blvd over Lemoore Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · @ 17th Ave · Structure no. 45C0044

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,748
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacey Blvd over Lemoore Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lacey Blvd over Lemoore Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 3,748 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLacey Blvd
CrossesLemoore Canal
Location@ 17th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.328, -119.76311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,748 (2018)
Projected traffic1,567 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lacey Blvd over Lemoore Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lacey Blvd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lacey Blvd over Lemoore Canal carry?

About 3,748 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lacey Blvd over Lemoore Canal?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lacey Blvd over Lemoore Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.