Hanawalt Ave over Friant-Kern Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.15 MI East of Driver RD · Structure no. 50C0275
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanawalt Ave over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Hanawalt Ave over Friant-Kern Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanawalt Ave over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Hanawalt Ave over Friant-Kern 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Hanawalt Ave over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hanawalt Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Hanawalt Ave over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.