US Bridges

Flint Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch

Good

Kings County, California · 0.5 MI E of 16th Ave · Structure no. 45C0105

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flint Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flint Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFlint Ave
CrossesLower Kings River Ditch
Location0.5 MI E of 16th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.3718, -119.73678
Functional classRural Minor 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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 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 traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic522 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 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 Lower Kings River Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flint 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 Flint Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Flint Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Flint Ave over Lower Kings River Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.