US Bridges

Oildale Drive over Beardsley Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.04 MI S of Decatur DR · Structure no. 50C0144

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oildale Drive over Beardsley Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Oildale Drive over Beardsley Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOildale Drive
CrossesBeardsley Canal
Location0.04 MI S of Decatur DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.41289, -119.02992
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2007)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oildale Drive over Beardsley Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oildale 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 Oildale Drive over Beardsley Canal carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oildale Drive over Beardsley Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Oildale Drive over Beardsley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.