US Bridges

Roberts Lane over Manor Street

Fair

Kern County, California · At Manor ST · Structure no. 50C0163

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts Lane over Manor Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roberts Lane over Manor Street in Kern County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,600 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoberts Lane
CrossesManor Street
LocationAt Manor ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.41038, -119.01259
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2016)
Projected traffic23,600 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roberts Lane over Manor Street built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts Lane over Manor Street 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Roberts Lane over Manor Street carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roberts Lane over Manor Street?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts Lane over Manor Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.