Olive Drive over Canal Lateral 29
FairKern County, California · East of State RD · Structure no. 50C0131
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Olive Drive over Canal Lateral 29 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Olive Drive over Canal Lateral 29 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 6 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,371 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Olive Drive over Canal Lateral 29 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Olive Drive over Canal Lateral 29 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 Olive Drive over Canal Lateral 29 carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Olive Drive over Canal Lateral 29?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns Olive Drive over Canal Lateral 29?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.