US Bridges

Dover Ave over Lakeland Canal

Good

Kings County, California · 0.5 MI W/O 4th Ave · Structure no. 45C0048

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover Ave over Lakeland Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dover 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2045. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDover Ave
CrossesLakeland Canal
Location0.5 MI W/O 4th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.41596, -119.5377
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic944 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 Dover Ave over Lakeland Canal built?

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

What condition is Dover Ave over Lakeland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dover Ave over Lakeland Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dover 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 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dover Ave over Lakeland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.