34th Street over Kern Island Canal
FairKern County, California · West of Union · Structure no. 50C0145
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,689
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
34th Street over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 34th Street over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 10,689 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,172 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 34th Street over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 34th Street over Kern Island 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 34th Street over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 10,689 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 34th Street over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns 34th Street over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.