Buck Owens Blvd over Calloway Canal
GoodKern County, California · 1 MI North of S.R. 178 · Structure no. 50C0067
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,348
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck Owens Blvd over Calloway Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buck Owens Blvd over Calloway Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,348 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,647 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck Owens Blvd over Calloway Canal built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buck Owens Blvd over Calloway 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Buck Owens Blvd over Calloway Canal carry?
About 7,348 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Buck Owens Blvd over Calloway Canal?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Buck Owens Blvd over Calloway Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.