Panama RD over East Side Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.7 MI East SH 184 · Structure no. 50C0133
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Panama RD over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Panama RD over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,521 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Panama RD over East Side Canal built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Panama RD over East Side 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Panama RD over East Side Canal carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Panama RD over East Side Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Panama RD over East Side Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.