US Bridges

Kansas Ave over Clark Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.2 MI E of 11th Ave · Structure no. 45C0076

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,270
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas Ave over Clark Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kansas Ave over Clark Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas Ave
CrossesClark Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of 11th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.21114, -119.65062
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,270 (2019)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2040
Trucks20%
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 Clark Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas Ave over Clark Ditch 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 Clark Ditch carry?

About 3,270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Kansas Ave over Clark Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas Ave over Clark Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.