Manor Street SB over Kern River
FairKern County, California · 0.2 MI S Roberts Lane · Structure no. 50C0021L
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 616 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,750
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Manor Street SB over Kern River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Manor Street SB over Kern River in Kern County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 71 years old, older 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,995 by 2042. The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Manor Street SB over Kern River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Manor Street SB over Kern River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Manor Street SB over Kern River carry?
About 10,750 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Manor Street SB over Kern River?
The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Manor Street SB over Kern River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.