US Bridges

14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch

Good

Kings County, California · 0.6 MI N/O Lacey Blvd · Structure no. 45C0053

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,469
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4,469 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,654 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries14th Ave
CrossesLast Chance Ditch
Location0.6 MI N/O Lacey Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.33601, -119.70878
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,469 (2018)
Projected traffic2,654 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch carry?

About 4,469 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

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

Who owns 14th Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.