Elder Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch
GoodKings County, California · 0.7 MI E of 16th Ave · Structure no. 45C0100
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elder Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elder Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elder Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elder Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Elder Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Elder Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Elder Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.