US Bridges

Truxtun Ave over Kern Island Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · East of Q ST · Structure no. 50C0165

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,307
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truxtun Ave over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Truxtun Ave over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 14,307 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,895 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTruxtun Ave
CrossesKern Island Canal
LocationEast of Q ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.37297, -119.00952
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 inspectionDecember 2021
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,307 (2010)
Projected traffic13,895 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 Truxtun Ave over Kern Island Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truxtun 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 2021.

How much traffic does Truxtun Ave over Kern Island Canal carry?

About 14,307 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Truxtun Ave over Kern Island Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Truxtun Ave over Kern Island Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.