California AVE over Kern Island Canal

Fair Condition114 years old19,675 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
LocationWest Of R ST
CarriesCalifornia AVE
CrossesKern Island Canal
Coordinates35.36830, -119.01020

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Max Span12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area233.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1912 (reconstructed 1968)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic19,675 (2013)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number50C0166

Nearby Bridges

10th Street over Kern Island Canal 0.1 mi Fair Parking Lot Access over Q Street 0.2 mi Fair 16th Street over Kern Island Canal 0.3 mi Good 8th Street over Kern Island Canal 0.3 mi Fair Truxtun AVE over Kern Island Canal 0.3 mi Fair 17th Street over Kern Island Canal 0.4 mi Fair 18th Street over Kern Island Canal 0.5 mi Good Truxtun Avenue over ST RTE 204 (union Ave) 0.5 mi Fair Service Road over Chester AVE 0.5 mi Fair 4th Street over Kern Island Canal 0.5 mi Fair