Empire Drive over Carrier Canal

Good Condition49 years old500 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
LocationSouth Of Truxtun
CarriesEmpire Drive
CrossesCarrier Canal
Coordinates35.37267, -119.04742

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignCulvert
Total Length22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Max Span22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Area85.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1977

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic500 (2013)
Truck Traffic30%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number50C0310

Nearby Bridges

State Route 99 over Truxtun AVE 0.2 mi Good Truxtun AVE over Stine Canal 0.3 mi Good State Route 99 over Bnsf Ry & Amtrak 0.3 mi Good State Route 99 over California Avenue 0.5 mi Good State Route 99 over Kern River 0.5 mi Fair Oak Street 19th ST over Stine Canal 0.5 mi Good Oak Street over Bnsf Ry & Amtrak 0.5 mi Fair SR 58 Off-ramp over Truxtun AVE 0.6 mi Good Westside Parkway over Truxtun Avenue 0.7 mi Good 21st Street over Stine Canal 0.7 mi Good