Columbus Ave over Kern Island Canal
FairKern County, California · 0.2 MI W Union Ave · Structure no. 50C0164
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,425
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbus Ave over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Columbus Ave over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,425 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,222 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbus Ave over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbus 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Columbus Ave over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 10,425 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Columbus Ave over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Columbus Ave over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.