Lafrance DR over Kern Island Canal
GoodKern County, California · East of South H ST · Structure no. 50C0210
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,186
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafrance DR over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lafrance DR over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,186 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafrance DR over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lafrance DR over Kern Island 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Lafrance DR over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 1,186 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lafrance DR over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Lafrance DR over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.