US Bridges

22nd Ave over Blakely Canal

Good

Kings County, California · At SR 41 · Structure no. 45C0045

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Ave over Blakely Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 22nd Ave over Blakely Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries22nd Ave
CrossesBlakely Canal
LocationAt SR 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.16048, -119.85155
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic551 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 22nd Ave over Blakely Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Ave over Blakely Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Ave over Blakely Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Ave over Blakely Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Ave over Blakely Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.