US Bridges

7th Ave over Peoples Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.8 MI N Excelsior Ave · Structure no. 45C0089

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Ave over Peoples Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 7th Ave over Peoples 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries7th Ave
CrossesPeoples Ditch
Location0.8 MI N Excelsior Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.41153, -119.58285
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2017)
Projected traffic709 by 2045
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th Ave over Peoples Ditch built?

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

What condition is 7th Ave over Peoples 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 7th Ave over Peoples Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 7th Ave over Peoples Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Ave over Peoples Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.