US Bridges

Niles Avenue over Middle Branch Cross Crk

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.4 MI W 9th Ave · Structure no. 45C0085

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Niles Avenue over Middle Branch Cross Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Niles Avenue over Middle Branch Cross Crk in Kings County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNiles Avenue
CrossesMiddle Branch Cross Crk
Location0.4 MI W 9th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.11613, -119.63266
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic529 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Niles Avenue over Middle Branch Cross Crk built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Niles Avenue over Middle Branch Cross Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Niles Avenue over Middle Branch Cross Crk carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Niles Avenue over Middle Branch Cross Crk?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Niles Avenue over Middle Branch Cross Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.