US Bridges

D ST over Lemoore Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · E Lemoore · Structure no. 45C0066

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,344
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D ST over Lemoore Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying D ST over Lemoore Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,344 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,247 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesD ST
CrossesLemoore Canal
LocationE Lemoore
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.29908, -119.7673
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,344 (2018)
Projected traffic4,247 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 D ST over Lemoore Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is D ST over Lemoore 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does D ST over Lemoore Canal carry?

About 2,344 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is D ST over Lemoore Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns D ST over Lemoore Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.