US Bridges

Excelsior Ave over Kings River

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.3 MI W of 16th Ave · Structure no. 45C0060

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
573 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,430
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior Ave over Kings River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Excelsior Ave over Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,430 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,088 by 2042. The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesExcelsior Ave
CrossesKings River
Location0.3 MI W of 16th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.40177, -119.75264
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 10
Structure length573 ft (174.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,430 (2018)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2042
Trucks20%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Excelsior Ave over Kings River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Excelsior Ave over Kings River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Excelsior Ave over Kings River carry?

About 3,430 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior Ave over Kings River?

The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior Ave over Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.