US Bridges

Quebec Ave over Sweet Canal

Good

Kings County, California · E/O Marcella Ave · Structure no. 45C0132

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quebec Ave over Sweet Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Quebec Ave over Sweet Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,418 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesQuebec Ave
CrossesSweet Canal
LocationE/O Marcella Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.0507, -119.53646
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,418 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Quebec Ave over Sweet Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quebec Ave over Sweet 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Quebec Ave over Sweet Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Quebec Ave over Sweet Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Quebec Ave over Sweet Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.