4th Street over Kern Island Canal
FairKern County, California · 0.3 MI W of Union Ave · Structure no. 50C0146
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,402
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th Street over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 4th Street over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 4,402 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,839 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th Street over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is 4th 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 4th Street over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 4,402 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 4th Street over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns 4th Street over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.