US Bridges

Canal Service RD over Interstate 5

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-005-36.10 · Structure no. 50 0299

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal Service RD over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canal Service RD over Interstate 5 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal Service RD
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-KER-005-36.10
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.23742, -119.19345
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canal Service RD over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Service RD over Interstate 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Canal Service RD over Interstate 5 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Canal Service RD over Interstate 5?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Service RD over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.