US Bridges

Eva Drive over Borel Canal

Good

Kern County, California · East of Barlow Drive · Structure no. 50C0093

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eva Drive over Borel Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eva Drive over Borel Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEva Drive
CrossesBorel Canal
LocationEast of Barlow Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.63817, -118.47021
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2007)
Projected traffic109 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Eva Drive over Borel Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eva Drive over Borel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Eva Drive over Borel Canal carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Eva Drive over Borel Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Eva Drive over Borel Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.