US Bridges

Laurel Ave over Stratford Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.65 MI E SR 41 · Structure no. 45C0070

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
818
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Ave over Stratford Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Laurel Ave over Stratford 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 5 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 818 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,244 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Ave
CrossesStratford Canal
Location0.65 MI E SR 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.18935, -119.81645
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2018)
Projected traffic1,244 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 Laurel Ave over Stratford Canal built?

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

What condition is Laurel Ave over Stratford 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 Laurel Ave over Stratford Canal carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Ave over Stratford Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Laurel Ave over Stratford Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.