Avenal Cutoff Road over San Luis Canal
GoodKings County, California · 2.7 MI NE of I-5 · Structure no. 45C0071
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 189 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Reclamation
About this bridge
Avenal Cutoff Road over San Luis Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenal Cutoff Road over San Luis Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2037. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenal Cutoff Road over San Luis Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenal Cutoff Road over San Luis Canal 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 2023.
How much traffic does Avenal Cutoff Road over San Luis Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Avenal Cutoff Road over San Luis Canal?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Avenal Cutoff Road over San Luis Canal?
It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other State Agency.