US Bridges

Ming Ave over Kern Island Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · East of South H ST · Structure no. 50C0150

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,217
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ming Ave over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ming Ave over Kern Island 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 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 13,217 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,679 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMing Ave
CrossesKern Island Canal
LocationEast of South H ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.33933, -119.02099
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,217 (2010)
Projected traffic17,679 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ming Ave over Kern Island Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ming Ave 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 Ming Ave over Kern Island Canal carry?

About 13,217 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ming Ave over Kern Island Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Ming Ave over Kern Island Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.