Tupman Road over Short Main Canal
GoodKern County, California · 1 MI South of Station RD · Structure no. 50C0202
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tupman Road over Short Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tupman Road over Short Main Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tupman Road over Short Main Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tupman Road over Short Main Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Tupman Road over Short Main Canal carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Tupman Road over Short Main Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Tupman Road over Short Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.