US Bridges

Manor Street SB over Carrier Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.3 MI N of Columbus Ave · Structure no. 50C0020L

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,425
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manor Street SB over Carrier Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manor Street SB over Carrier Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,939 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesManor Street SB
CrossesCarrier Canal
Location0.3 MI N of Columbus Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.40177, -119.00528
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,425 (2007)
Projected traffic10,939 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Manor Street SB over Carrier Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manor Street SB over Carrier 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 Manor Street SB over Carrier Canal carry?

About 10,425 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Manor Street SB over Carrier Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Manor Street SB over Carrier Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.