US Bridges

Sacramento ST over East Side Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · South of Monterey ST · Structure no. 50C0242

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sacramento ST over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sacramento ST over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,751 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSacramento ST
CrossesEast Side Canal
LocationSouth of Monterey ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.38171, -118.99946
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2021
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 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2013)
Projected traffic5,751 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sacramento ST over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sacramento ST over East Side 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Sacramento ST over East Side Canal carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sacramento ST over East Side Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sacramento ST over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.