US Bridges

Panorama Drive over Manor Street

Poor

Kern County, California · 0.15 MI from Columbus Av · Structure no. 50C0027

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panorama Drive over Manor Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Panorama Drive over Manor Street in Kern County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,351 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPanorama Drive
CrossesManor Street
Location0.15 MI from Columbus Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.39969, -119.00385
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2006)
Projected traffic27,351 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$873,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Panorama Drive over Manor Street built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panorama Drive over Manor Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Panorama Drive over Manor Street carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Panorama Drive over Manor Street?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Panorama Drive over Manor Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.