US Bridges

Cecil Ave over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.5 MI East of Zachary Av · Structure no. 50C0089

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,260
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cecil Ave over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Cecil Ave over Friant-Kern Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,275 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCecil Ave
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.5 MI East of Zachary Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.77592, -119.17826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,260 (2005)
Projected traffic4,275 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cecil Ave over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cecil Ave over Friant-Kern 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cecil Ave over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 2,260 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cecil Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cecil Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.