US Bridges

Manor Street NB over Carrier Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.3 MI N of Columbus Ave · Structure no. 50C0020R

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,763
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manor Street NB over Carrier Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Manor Street NB over Carrier Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,763 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,875 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesManor Street NB
CrossesCarrier Canal
Location0.3 MI N of Columbus Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.40187, -119.00515
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 within limits of footing or piles
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,763 (2010)
Projected traffic11,875 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NB over Carrier Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,763 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Manor Street NB over Carrier Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Manor Street NB over Carrier Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.