US Bridges

Standard Street over Calloway Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.6 MI N Gilmore Ave · Structure no. 50C0042

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Standard Street over Calloway Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Standard Street over Calloway Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,742 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStandard Street
CrossesCalloway Canal
Location0.6 MI N Gilmore Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.3989, -119.04767
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2007)
Projected traffic8,742 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Standard Street over Calloway Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Standard Street over Calloway Canal 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 Standard Street over Calloway Canal carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Standard Street over Calloway Canal?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Standard Street over Calloway Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.