Driver Road over Friant-Kern Canal
GoodKern County, California · At Whisler RD · Structure no. 50C0119
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Driver Road over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Driver Road over Friant-Kern Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Driver Road over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Driver 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 Driver Road over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Driver Road over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Driver Road over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.