US Bridges

13th Ave over Last Chance Ditch

Good

Kings County, California · 0.3 MI N Elder Ave · Structure no. 45C0082

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,167
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Ave over Last Chance Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 13th Ave over Last Chance Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries13th Ave
CrossesLast Chance Ditch
Location0.3 MI N Elder Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.39018, -119.69094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2017)
Projected traffic762 by 2045
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Ave over Last Chance Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Ave over Last Chance Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 13th Ave over Last Chance Ditch carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 13th Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.