US Bridges

Oak Street 19th ST over Stine Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 19th Street · Structure no. 50C0066

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,430
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street 19th ST over Stine Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Oak Street 19th ST over Stine Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 24,430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,347 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Street 19th ST
CrossesStine Canal
Location19th Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.37566, -119.03993
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,430 (2015)
Projected traffic34,347 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Oak Street 19th ST over Stine Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Oak Street 19th ST over Stine 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Street 19th ST over Stine Canal carry?

About 24,430 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street 19th ST over Stine Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Oak Street 19th ST over Stine Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.