Niles Ave over Sweet Canal
FairKings County, California · Btwn 5th Ave & 5 1/2 Ave · Structure no. 45C0136
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Niles Ave over Sweet Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Niles Ave over Sweet Canal in Kings County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Niles Ave over Sweet Canal built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Niles Ave over Sweet Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Niles Ave over Sweet Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Niles Ave over Sweet Canal?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Niles Ave over Sweet Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.