Olive Drive over Beardsley Canal
FairKern County, California · 0.1 MI W Airport DR · Structure no. 50C0132
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Olive Drive over Beardsley Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Olive Drive over Beardsley Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,136 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Beardsley Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Olive Drive 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 Olive Drive over Beardsley Canal carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Olive Drive over Beardsley Canal?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Olive Drive over Beardsley Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.