US Bridges

Kansas Ave over Cross Creek

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.2 MI W of 6th Ave · Structure no. 45C0075

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas Ave over Cross Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kansas Ave over Cross Creek in Kings County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas Ave
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.2 MI W of 6th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.21098, -119.56864
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kansas Ave over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas Ave over Cross Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kansas Ave over Cross Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Kansas Ave over Cross Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas Ave over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.