US Bridges

Kansas Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail

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Kings County, California · West of State Route 43 · Structure no. 45C0151

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

About this bridge

Kansas Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kansas 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKansas Avenue
CrossesFuture Ca Highspeed Rail
LocationWest of State Route 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.21033, -119.61128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 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

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 Kansas Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail built?

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

What condition is Kansas Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Kansas Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail carry?

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

How long is Kansas Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas Avenue over Future Ca Highspeed Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.