Reward Road over Wood Canyon Wash
FairKern County, California · 2 MI E Maria Vly HWY · Structure no. 50C0204
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reward Road over Wood Canyon Wash is a steel culvert carrying Reward Road over Wood Canyon Wash in Kern County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reward Road over Wood Canyon Wash built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reward Road over Wood Canyon Wash 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Reward Road over Wood Canyon Wash carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Reward Road over Wood Canyon Wash?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Reward Road over Wood Canyon Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.