US Bridges

6th Ave over Peoples Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.4 MI N of Dover Ave · Structure no. 45C0055

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Ave over Peoples Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 6th Ave over Peoples Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,304 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries6th Ave
CrossesPeoples Ditch
Location0.4 MI N of Dover Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.42105, -119.56466
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2017)
Projected traffic1,304 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Ave over Peoples Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Ave over Peoples 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 Peoples Ditch carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 6th Ave over Peoples Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Ave over Peoples Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.