US Bridges

6th Ave over Settlers Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.9 MI N of Flint Ave · Structure no. 45C0054

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,628
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave over Settlers Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 6th Ave over Settlers Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,628 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries6th Ave
CrossesSettlers Ditch
Location0.9 MI N of Flint Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.38395, -119.56495
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,628 (2017)
Projected traffic978 by 2045
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Ave over Settlers Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Ave over Settlers 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 6th Ave over Settlers Ditch carry?

About 1,628 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6th Ave over Settlers Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave over Settlers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.