US Bridges

Grangeville Blvd over Lakeside Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.3 MI E/O 5th Ave · Structure no. 45C0108

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grangeville Blvd over Lakeside Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Grangeville Blvd over Lakeside Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,332 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGrangeville Blvd
CrossesLakeside Ditch
Location0.3 MI E/O 5th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.34284, -119.54097
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2017)
Projected traffic2,332 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Grangeville Blvd over Lakeside Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grangeville Blvd over Lakeside Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Grangeville Blvd over Lakeside Ditch carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Grangeville Blvd over Lakeside Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Grangeville Blvd over Lakeside Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.