South Gate DR over Kern Island Canal
FairKern County, California · East of South H ST · Structure no. 50C0249
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Gate DR over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying South Gate DR over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 South Gate DR over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Gate DR 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 South Gate DR over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Gate DR over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns South Gate DR over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.