Driver Road over Friant-kern Canal

Good Condition77 years old600 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
LocationAt Whisler RD
CarriesDriver Road
CrossesFriant-kern Canal
Coordinates35.64474, -119.20445

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 Length112.2 ft (34.2 m)
Max Span56.1 ft (17.1 m)
Deck Width43.6 ft (13.3 m)
Deck Area454.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1949 (reconstructed 1989)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic600 (2007)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number50C0119

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