Iris Street over Beardsley Canal
FairKern County, California · 0.06 MI S Ferguson Ave · Structure no. 50C0281
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iris Street over Beardsley Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Iris Street 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Iris Street over Beardsley Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Iris Street over Beardsley 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Iris Street over Beardsley Canal carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Iris Street over Beardsley Canal?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Iris Street over Beardsley Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.