Orange Ave over East Branch Cross Creek
FairKings County, California · 0.5 MI W of 7 1/2 Ave · Structure no. 45C0115
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orange Ave over East Branch Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Orange Ave over East Branch Cross Creek in Kings County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Orange Ave over East Branch Cross Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orange Ave over East Branch Cross Creek 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 Orange Ave over East Branch Cross Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Orange Ave over East Branch Cross Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Orange Ave over East Branch Cross Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.