US Bridges

16th Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 1.1 KM S Flint Ave · Structure no. 45C0046

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 16th Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries16th Ave
CrossesLower Kings River Ditch
Location1.1 KM S Flint Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.36218, -119.74487
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic574 by 2042
Trucks20%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th Ave over Lower Kings River 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 16th Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 16th Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.