US Bridges

Brundage Lane over Kern Island Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · West of N Street · Structure no. 50C0284

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,016
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brundage Lane over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brundage Lane over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 110 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 4,016 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,411 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrundage Lane
CrossesKern Island Canal
LocationWest of N Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.35381, -119.01548
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,016 (2013)
Projected traffic16,411 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Brundage Lane over Kern Island Canal built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Brundage Lane over Kern Island 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Brundage Lane over Kern Island Canal carry?

About 4,016 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brundage Lane over Kern Island Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Brundage Lane over Kern Island Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.