US Bridges

Canal Service RD over Interstate 5

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-005-68.00 · Structure no. 50 0312

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCanal Service RD
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-KER-005-68.00
Coordinates35.55853, -119.59904
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Canal Service RD over Interstate 5?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Service RD over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.