US Bridges

Coffee Road SB over Cross Valley Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-058-R48.52-BKD · Structure no. 50 0556Y

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,900
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffee Road SB over Cross Valley Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coffee Road SB over Cross Valley Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 33 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 40,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,017 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCoffee Road SB
CrossesCross Valley Canal
Location06-KER-058-R48.52-BKD
RouteCity Street 58
Coordinates35.3661, -119.09202
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,900 (2013)
Projected traffic59,017 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Coffee Road SB over Cross Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Coffee Road SB over Cross Valley 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 2023.

How much traffic does Coffee Road SB over Cross Valley Canal carry?

About 40,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Coffee Road SB over Cross Valley Canal?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Coffee Road SB over Cross Valley Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.