6th Ave over E Branch Lakeland Canal
PoorKings County, California · 3.3 MI S of Kansas Ave · Structure no. 45C0081
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Ave over E Branch Lakeland Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 6th Ave over E Branch Lakeland Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Ave over E Branch Lakeland Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Ave over E Branch Lakeland Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does 6th Ave over E Branch Lakeland Canal carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 6th Ave over E Branch Lakeland Canal?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Ave over E Branch Lakeland Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.