P Street over Kern Island Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.1 MI N Brundage Lane · Structure no. 50C0147
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,594
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
P Street over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying P Street over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5,594 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,437 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 P Street over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is P Street over Kern Island 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does P Street over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 5,594 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is P 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 80 ft wide.
Who owns P Street over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.