US Bridges

Nevada Ave over Wst Brnch Lakeland Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · Just Right of SR 43 · Structure no. 45C0077

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nevada Ave over Wst Brnch Lakeland Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nevada Ave over Wst Brnch Lakeland Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNevada Ave
CrossesWst Brnch Lakeland Canal
LocationJust Right of SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.13788, -119.58461
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 geometry4: 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic317 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Nevada Ave over Wst Brnch Lakeland Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nevada Ave over Wst Brnch Lakeland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nevada Ave over Wst Brnch Lakeland Canal carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nevada Ave over Wst Brnch Lakeland Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nevada Ave over Wst Brnch Lakeland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.