Lerdo Highway WB over Calloway Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.9 MI E Cherry Ave · Structure no. 50C0026L
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,110
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lerdo Highway WB over Calloway Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lerdo Highway WB over Calloway Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1954, 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 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 10,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,243 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lerdo Highway WB over Calloway Canal built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lerdo Highway WB over Calloway 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lerdo Highway WB over Calloway Canal carry?
About 10,110 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lerdo Highway WB over Calloway Canal?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lerdo Highway WB over Calloway Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.