US Bridges

Lacey Blvd over W Br Last Chance Ditch

Good

Kings County, California · 0.4 MI E/O 16th Ave · Structure no. 45C0130

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,298
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacey Blvd over W Br Last Chance Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lacey Blvd over W Br Last Chance Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,298 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,116 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLacey Blvd
CrossesW Br Last Chance Ditch
Location0.4 MI E/O 16th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.328, -119.73778
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,298 (2018)
Projected traffic6,116 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lacey Blvd over W Br Last Chance Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lacey Blvd over W Br Last Chance 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 Lacey Blvd over W Br Last Chance Ditch carry?

About 5,298 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lacey Blvd over W Br Last Chance Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lacey Blvd over W Br Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.