US Bridges

Flint Ave over Last Chance Ditch

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Kings County, California · Adjacent to 13th Ave · Structure no. 45C0104

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flint Ave over Last Chance Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flint Ave over Last Chance Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFlint Ave
CrossesLast Chance Ditch
LocationAdjacent to 13th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.37166, -119.69131
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic627 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Flint Ave over Last Chance Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flint Ave over Last Chance 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 Flint Ave over Last Chance Ditch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Flint Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Flint Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.