US Bridges

Excelsior Ave over Last Chance Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.5 MI W of 12th Ave · Structure no. 45C0059

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior Ave over Last Chance Ditch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Excelsior Ave over Last Chance Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1918, 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesExcelsior Ave
CrossesLast Chance Ditch
Location0.5 MI W of 12th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.40118, -119.68192
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2017)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2045
Trucks20%
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 Excelsior Ave over Last Chance Ditch built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Excelsior Ave over Last Chance 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 Last Chance Ditch carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.