US Bridges

Utica Ave over Liberty Farms So Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · 6.0 MI W 10th Ave · Structure no. 45C0072

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utica Ave over Liberty Farms So Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Utica Ave over Liberty Farms So Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesUtica Ave
CrossesLiberty Farms So Canal
Location6.0 MI W 10th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.93391, -119.75425
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,113 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 Utica Ave over Liberty Farms So Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utica Ave over Liberty Farms So 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 Utica Ave over Liberty Farms So Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Utica Ave over Liberty Farms So Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Utica Ave over Liberty Farms So Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.