US Bridges

Fairfax RD over East Side Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · North of Deacon Ave · Structure no. 50C0159

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax RD over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fairfax RD over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,050 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfax RD
CrossesEast Side Canal
LocationNorth of Deacon Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.36105, -118.931
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2007)
Projected traffic18,050 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax RD over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfax RD over East Side 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 2021.

How much traffic does Fairfax RD over East Side Canal carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax RD over East Side Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax RD over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.