US Bridges

Excelsior Ave over West Branch Kings River

Good

Kings County, California · 0.35 MI W of 17th Ave · Structure no. 45C0062

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,167
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior Ave over West Branch Kings River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Excelsior Ave over West Branch Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,167 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,367 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesExcelsior Ave
CrossesWest Branch Kings River
Location0.35 MI W of 17th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.40196, -119.7689
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,167 (2018)
Projected traffic2,367 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Branch Kings River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Excelsior Ave over West Branch Kings River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Excelsior Ave over West Branch Kings River carry?

About 2,167 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior Ave over West Branch Kings River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior Ave over West Branch Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.