US Bridges

Denver Ave over Settlers Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.5 MI E/O 6th Ave · Structure no. 45C0131

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denver Ave over Settlers Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Denver Ave over Settlers Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDenver Ave
CrossesSettlers Ditch
Location0.5 MI E/O 6th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.43042, -119.55494
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,556 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Denver Ave over Settlers Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denver Ave over Settlers 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 Denver Ave over Settlers Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Denver Ave over Settlers Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Denver Ave over Settlers Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.