30th Street over Kern Island Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.1 MI W Union Ave · Structure no. 50C0212
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,309
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
30th Street over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 30th Street over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,377 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 30th Street over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 30th Street 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 30th Street over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 2,309 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 30th Street over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns 30th Street over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.