US Bridges

Denver Ave over Lakeland Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.5 MI W/O 4th Ave · Structure no. 45C0047

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denver Ave over Lakeland Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Denver Ave over Lakeland Canal 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDenver Ave
CrossesLakeland Canal
Location0.5 MI W/O 4th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.43052, -119.53752
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic653 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Denver Ave over Lakeland Canal built?

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

What condition is Denver Ave over Lakeland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Denver Ave over Lakeland Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Denver Ave over Lakeland Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Denver Ave over Lakeland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.