Woollomes Ave over Friant-Kern Canal
FairKern County, California · 0.3 MI East of Zachary Av · Structure no. 50C0266
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woollomes Ave over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Woollomes Ave over Friant-Kern 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woollomes Ave over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woollomes Ave over Friant-Kern 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Woollomes Ave over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Woollomes Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Woollomes Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.