US Bridges

Excelsior Ave over Peoples Ditch

Good

Kings County, California · E/O 8th Ave · Structure no. 45C0144

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior Ave over Peoples Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Excelsior Ave over Peoples Ditch in Kings County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesExcelsior Ave
CrossesPeoples Ditch
LocationE/O 8th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.40124, -119.59951
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Excelsior Ave over Peoples Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Excelsior Ave over Peoples Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Excelsior Ave over Peoples Ditch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior Ave over Peoples Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Excelsior Ave over Peoples Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.