State Route 46 over Main Drain Canal

Fair Condition70 years old6,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Location06-ker-046-34.63
CarriesState Route 46
CrossesMain Drain Canal
Coordinates35.61597, -119.61594

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length46.9 ft (14.3 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area184.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,100 (2009)
Truck Traffic39%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number50 0028

Nearby Bridges

State Route 46 over Goose Lake Canal 0.5 mi Poor Interstate 5 NB over Kern River Flood Canal 1.7 mi Poor Interstate 5 NB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD 1.7 mi Good Interstate 5 over West Side Canal 1.7 mi Good Interstate 5 SB over Kern River Flood Canal 1.7 mi Poor Interstate 5 SB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD 1.8 mi Fair State Route 46 over West Side Canal 1.8 mi Fair State Route 46 over Main Flood Canal 1.8 mi Good State Route 46 over Interstate 5 2.1 mi Good Main Drain RD over Interstate 5 2.8 mi Good