US Bridges

Kent Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail

Fair

Kings County, California · W of State RTE 43 8 Ave · Structure no. 45C0150

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Kent Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kent Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail in Kings County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesKent Avenue
CrossesFuture Ca Highspeed Rail
LocationW of State RTE 43 8 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.22479, -119.60704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Kent Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kent Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail 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 Kent Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kent Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kent Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.