US Bridges

Kimberlina Road over Friant-Kern Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 1.7 MI East of Shafter Av · Structure no. 50C0110

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimberlina Road over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Kimberlina Road 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,873 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKimberlina Road
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location1.7 MI East of Shafter Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.55829, -119.24615
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2005)
Projected traffic4,873 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimberlina Road 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 Kimberlina Road 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 Kimberlina Road over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Kimberlina Road over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kimberlina Road over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.