US Bridges

Elder Ave over Peoples Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.2 MI W/O SR 43 · Structure no. 45C0091

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elder Ave over Peoples Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Elder Ave over Peoples Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElder Ave
CrossesPeoples Ditch
Location0.2 MI W/O SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.38654, -119.63915
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2017)
Projected traffic432 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elder Ave over Peoples Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elder 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 Elder Ave over Peoples Ditch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elder Ave over Peoples Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Elder Ave over Peoples Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.