Sequoia Road over Beardsley Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.09 MI S of Olive DR · Structure no. 50C0280
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sequoia Road over Beardsley Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sequoia Road over Beardsley Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,452 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sequoia Road over Beardsley Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sequoia Road over Beardsley 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Sequoia Road over Beardsley Canal carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sequoia Road over Beardsley Canal?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Sequoia Road over Beardsley Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.