US Bridges

Zerker RD over Calloway Bypass Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 1.8 MI N 7th Standard RD · Structure no. 50C0253

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,650
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zerker RD over Calloway Bypass Canal is a concrete slab carrying Zerker RD over Calloway Bypass Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,173 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesZerker RD
CrossesCalloway Bypass Canal
Location1.8 MI N 7th Standard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.46807, -119.15346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2007)
Projected traffic2,173 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Zerker RD over Calloway Bypass Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zerker RD over Calloway Bypass 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Zerker RD over Calloway Bypass Canal carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Zerker RD over Calloway Bypass Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Zerker RD over Calloway Bypass Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.