US Bridges

Coffee Road NB over Cross Valley Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · Just S of Route 58 · Structure no. 50 0557Y

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,900
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffee Road NB over Cross Valley Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coffee Road NB over Cross Valley Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,895 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCoffee Road NB
CrossesCross Valley Canal
LocationJust S of Route 58
RouteCity Street 58
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.36618, -119.09184
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,900 (2011)
Projected traffic56,895 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coffee Road NB over Cross Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coffee Road NB over Cross Valley Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 40,900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Coffee Road NB 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 46 ft wide.

Who owns Coffee Road NB over Cross Valley Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.