US Bridges

24th Ave over Kings River

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.2 M S Elgin Ave · Structure no. 45C0096

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th Ave over Kings River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 24th Ave over Kings River in Kings County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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Carries24th Ave
CrossesKings River
Location0.2 M S Elgin Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.37409, -119.88712
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic830 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 24th Ave over Kings River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th Ave over Kings River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 24th Ave over Kings River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 24th Ave over Kings River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 24th Ave over Kings River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.