US Bridges

Grangeville Blvd over West Branch Cross Creek

Good

Kings County, California · 0.62 MI E/O 5th Ave · Structure no. 45C0122

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grangeville Blvd over West Branch Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grangeville Blvd over West Branch Cross Creek in Kings County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,232 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGrangeville Blvd
CrossesWest Branch Cross Creek
Location0.62 MI E/O 5th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.34288, -119.53591
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2017)
Projected traffic2,232 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 West Branch Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grangeville Blvd over West Branch Cross Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Grangeville Blvd over West Branch Cross Creek carry?

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

How long is Grangeville Blvd over West Branch Cross Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Grangeville Blvd over West Branch Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.