US Bridges

Snow Road over Beardsley Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.1 MI W Fruitvale Ave · Structure no. 50C0231

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snow Road over Beardsley Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Snow Road 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,434 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSnow Road
CrossesBeardsley Canal
Location0.1 MI W Fruitvale Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.42688, -119.07698
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic6,434 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Snow Road over Beardsley Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snow Road over Beardsley Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Snow Road over Beardsley Canal carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Snow Road over Beardsley Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Snow Road over Beardsley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.