China Grade Loop over Beardsley Canal
FairKern County, California · 0.1MI S/O Round Mt. Drive · Structure no. 50C0104
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,269
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
China Grade Loop over Beardsley Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying China Grade Loop over Beardsley Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,269 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,977 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was China Grade Loop over Beardsley Canal built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is China Grade Loop over Beardsley 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does China Grade Loop over Beardsley Canal carry?
About 4,269 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is China Grade Loop over Beardsley Canal?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns China Grade Loop over Beardsley Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.