US Bridges

Truxtun Ave over Kern River Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.1 MI East Coffee RD · Structure no. 50C0177

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truxtun Ave over Kern River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truxtun Ave over Kern River Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 27,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,201 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTruxtun Ave
CrossesKern River Canal
Location0.1 MI East Coffee RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.36185, -119.09097
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,600 (2011)
Projected traffic45,201 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Truxtun Ave over Kern River Canal built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truxtun Ave over Kern River 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 Truxtun Ave over Kern River Canal carry?

About 27,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Truxtun Ave over Kern River Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Truxtun Ave over Kern River Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.