US Bridges

Mill Street over Mill Street Drain

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-058-R91.68-THPI · Structure no. 50 0412Y

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,025
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Mill Street Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mill Street over Mill Street Drain in Kern County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

CarriesMill Street
CrossesMill Street Drain
Location09-KER-058-R91.68-THPI
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates35.14139, -118.45057
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,025 (2016)
Projected traffic3,130 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Mill Street over Mill Street Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Mill Street Drain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Mill Street Drain carry?

About 2,025 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Mill Street Drain?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mill Street over Mill Street Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.