Lerdo Highway over Friant-kern Canal

Good Condition75 years old9,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Location1.9 Mi East Of Cherry AVE
CarriesLerdo Highway
CrossesFriant-kern Canal
Coordinates35.49960, -119.20735

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Max Span35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Width81.7 ft (24.9 m)
Deck Area545.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1951 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,000 (2003)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number50C0108

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