US Bridges

Dover Ave over Last Chance Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.2 MI E of 12th Ave · Structure no. 45C0134

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover Ave over Last Chance Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dover Ave over Last Chance Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDover Ave
CrossesLast Chance Ditch
Location0.2 MI E of 12th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.4157, -119.66935
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic369 by 2045
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dover Ave over Last Chance Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dover Ave over Last Chance 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 Dover Ave over Last Chance Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Dover Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dover Ave over Last Chance Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.