US Bridges

11th Ave over Peoples Ditch

Fair

Kings County, California · 0.35 MI S of Elder Ave · Structure no. 45C0135

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Ave over Peoples Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 11th Ave over Peoples 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 3,377 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,937 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries11th Ave
CrossesPeoples Ditch
Location0.35 MI S of Elder Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.38129, -119.65492
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,377 (2017)
Projected traffic2,937 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 11th Ave over Peoples Ditch built?

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

What condition is 11th Ave over Peoples 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 11th Ave over Peoples Ditch carry?

About 3,377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 11th Ave over Peoples Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Ave over Peoples Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.