US Bridges

Hermosa Rd. over East Side Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.1 MI E of SH 184 · Structure no. 50C0228

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hermosa Rd. over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hermosa Rd. over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHermosa Rd.
CrossesEast Side Canal
Location0.1 MI E of SH 184
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.31062, -118.912
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2007)
Projected traffic318 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hermosa Rd. over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hermosa Rd. over East Side 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 2021.

How much traffic does Hermosa Rd. over East Side Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hermosa Rd. over East Side Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Hermosa Rd. over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.