10th Street over Kern Island Canal
FairKern County, California · Between Q & R ST · Structure no. 50C0246
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,659
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
10th Street over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 10th Street over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 3,659 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 10th Street over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is 10th Street over Kern Island 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does 10th Street over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 3,659 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 10th Street over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns 10th Street over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.