34th Street over East Side Canal
FairKern County, California · West of Union Ave · Structure no. 50C0058
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,689
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
34th Street over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 34th Street over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 90 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 10,689 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,068 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 34th Street over East Side Canal built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is 34th Street over East Side 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 34th Street over East Side Canal carry?
About 10,689 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 34th Street over East Side Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns 34th Street over East Side Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.