8th Street over Kern Island Canal

Fair Condition90 years old7,541 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
LocationEast Of R ST
Carries8th Street
CrossesKern Island Canal
Coordinates35.36448, -119.00839

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length23.0 ft (7 m)
Max Span11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Deck Width65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Area138.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1936

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,541 (2007)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number50C0167

Nearby Bridges

10th Street over Kern Island Canal 0.2 mi Fair 4th Street over Kern Island Canal 0.3 mi Fair California AVE over Kern Island Canal 0.3 mi Fair Parking Lot Access over Q Street 0.5 mi Fair 16th Street over Kern Island Canal 0.5 mi Good Truxtun AVE over Kern Island Canal 0.6 mi Fair P Street over Kern Island Canal 0.7 mi Good Truxtun Avenue over ST RTE 204 (union Ave) 0.7 mi Fair 17th Street over Kern Island Canal 0.7 mi Fair 18th Street over Kern Island Canal 0.7 mi Good