Excelsior Ave over South Fork Peoples Ditch
FairKings County, California · Just E/O 7th Ave · Structure no. 45C0057
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Excelsior Ave over South Fork Peoples Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Excelsior Ave over South Fork Peoples Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 107 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Excelsior Ave over South Fork Peoples Ditch built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Excelsior Ave over South Fork 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 Excelsior Ave over South Fork Peoples Ditch carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Excelsior Ave over South Fork Peoples Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Excelsior Ave over South Fork Peoples Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.