Fruitvale Ave over Beardsley Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.4 MI N Norris Ave · Structure no. 50C0230
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fruitvale Ave over Beardsley Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fruitvale Ave over Beardsley Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,376 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fruitvale Ave over Beardsley Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fruitvale Ave over Beardsley 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Fruitvale Ave over Beardsley Canal carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fruitvale Ave over Beardsley Canal?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Fruitvale Ave over Beardsley Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.