16th Street over Kern Island Canal
GoodKern County, California · East of O ST · Structure no. 50C0245
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,353
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 16th Street over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 39 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 1,353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,771 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is 16th Street over Kern Island 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 16th Street over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 1,353 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.