US Bridges

30th Ave over San Luis Canal

Good

Kings County, California · 1.7 MI S Plymouth Ave · Structure no. 45C0124

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

30th Ave over San Luis Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30th Ave over San Luis Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Carries30th Ave
CrossesSan Luis Canal
Location1.7 MI S Plymouth Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.04803, -120.00363
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic120 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th Ave over San Luis Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Ave over San Luis Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 30th Ave over San Luis Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 30th Ave over San Luis Canal?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 30th Ave over San Luis Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.