N Chester Ave over Beardsley Canal
GoodKern County, California · South of Decatur Drive · Structure no. 50C0082
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Chester Ave over Beardsley Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Chester Ave over Beardsley Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 84 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,591 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Chester Ave over Beardsley Canal built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is N Chester Ave over Beardsley 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 N Chester Ave over Beardsley Canal carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N Chester Ave over Beardsley Canal?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns N Chester Ave over Beardsley Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.