N Street over Kern Island Canal
FairKern County, California · 150 Ft N of Brundage LN · Structure no. 50C0247
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,794
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Street over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Street over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,794 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,665 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 N Street over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is N 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 N Street over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 4,794 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N Street over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns N Street over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.