US Bridges

Terrace Way over Kern Island Cnl Cntrl Br

Good

Kern County, California · 0.1 MI W of P ST · Structure no. 50C0250

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,062
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terrace Way over Kern Island Cnl Cntrl Br is a steel culvert carrying Terrace Way over Kern Island Cnl Cntrl Br in Kern County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 4,062 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTerrace Way
CrossesKern Island Cnl Cntrl Br
Location0.1 MI W of P ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.35027, -119.01314
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,062 (2007)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Terrace Way over Kern Island Cnl Cntrl Br built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terrace Way over Kern Island Cnl Cntrl Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Terrace Way over Kern Island Cnl Cntrl Br carry?

About 4,062 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Terrace Way over Kern Island Cnl Cntrl Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Terrace Way over Kern Island Cnl Cntrl Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.