State Route 46 over Main Flood Canal
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-046-32.80 · Structure no. 50 0523
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 46 over Main Flood Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 46 over Main Flood Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,182 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 46 over Main Flood Canal built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 46 over Main Flood 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 46 over Main Flood Canal carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is State Route 46 over Main Flood Canal?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 46 over Main Flood Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.