US Bridges

22nd Ave over Island Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · 1.1 MI N of Grangeville · Structure no. 45C0064

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,446
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Ave over Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 22nd Ave over Island Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,446 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries22nd Ave
CrossesIsland Canal
Location1.1 MI N of Grangeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.36086, -119.85126
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,446 (2018)
Projected traffic1,587 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 22nd Ave over Island Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Ave over Island 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 22nd Ave over Island Canal carry?

About 1,446 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Ave over Island Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Ave over Island Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.