US Bridges

Brown Street over East Side Canal

Good

Kern County, California · South of Monterey ST · Structure no. 50C0233

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Street over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brown Street over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,524 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrown Street
CrossesEast Side Canal
LocationSouth of Monterey ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.37689, -118.97937
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2015)
Projected traffic6,524 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Street over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Street 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Brown Street over East Side Canal carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brown Street over East Side Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Street over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.