US Bridges

King Baker Kern ST over East Side Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · At Lake Street · Structure no. 50C0063

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,877
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Baker Kern ST over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying King Baker Kern ST over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 3,877 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,995 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Baker Kern ST
CrossesEast Side Canal
LocationAt Lake Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.37947, -118.99017
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,877 (2017)
Projected traffic11,995 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Baker Kern ST over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Baker Kern ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does King Baker Kern ST over East Side Canal carry?

About 3,877 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is King Baker Kern ST over East Side Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns King Baker Kern ST over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.