US Bridges

Colony RD over Lemoore Canal

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.2 MI E 17th Ave · Structure no. 45C0097

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colony RD over Lemoore Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Colony RD over Lemoore Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColony RD
CrossesLemoore Canal
Location0.2 MI E 17th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.3389, -119.75996
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Colony RD over Lemoore Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colony RD over Lemoore Canal 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 Colony RD over Lemoore Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Colony RD over Lemoore Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Colony RD over Lemoore Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.