State Route 46 over West Side Canal

Fair Condition70 years old6,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Location06-ker-046-32.85
CarriesState Route 46
CrossesWest Side Canal
Coordinates35.61627, -119.64761

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Max Span12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Width124.0 ft (37.8 m)
Deck Area275.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 2020)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,100 (2009)
Truck Traffic39%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number50 0029

Nearby Bridges

State Route 46 over Main Flood Canal 0.1 mi Good State Route 46 over Interstate 5 0.3 mi Good Interstate 5 NB over Kern River Flood Canal 1.2 mi Poor Interstate 5 SB over Kern River Flood Canal 1.2 mi Poor Interstate 5 over West Side Canal 1.3 mi Good Interstate 5 NB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD 1.3 mi Good Interstate 5 SB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD 1.3 mi Fair State Route 46 over Main Drain Canal 1.8 mi Fair State Route 46 over Goose Lake Canal 2.3 mi Poor Lost Hills Road over California Aqueduct 2.5 mi Poor