State Route 178 EB over Borel Canal
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-178-R43.69 · Structure no. 50 0399R
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 178 EB over Borel Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 178 EB over Borel Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,445 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 178 EB over Borel Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 178 EB over Borel Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 178 EB over Borel Canal carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is State Route 178 EB over Borel Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 178 EB over Borel Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.