Lerdo Highway over Friant-Kern Canal
GoodKern County, California · 1.9 MI East of Cherry Ave · Structure no. 50C0108
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lerdo Highway over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Lerdo Highway over Friant-Kern Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 74 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,522 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lerdo Highway over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Lerdo Highway over Friant-Kern 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 Lerdo Highway over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lerdo Highway over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Lerdo Highway over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.