US Bridges

Excelsior Ave over Lakeland Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · Btwn 4th & 5th Ave · Structure no. 45C0056

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior Ave over Lakeland Canal is a concrete slab carrying Excelsior Ave over Lakeland Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesExcelsior Ave
CrossesLakeland Canal
LocationBtwn 4th & 5th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.40134, -119.53768
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic215 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Excelsior Ave over Lakeland Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Excelsior 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 Excelsior Ave over Lakeland Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior Ave over Lakeland Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior Ave over Lakeland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.