US Bridges

Frazier Mtn Pk RD over No Name Ditch

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.1 MI W/O I-5 · Structure no. 50C0288

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frazier Mtn Pk RD over No Name Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Frazier Mtn Pk RD over No Name Ditch in Kern County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,078 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFrazier Mtn Pk RD
CrossesNo Name Ditch
Location0.1 MI W/O I-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.81767, -118.88407
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2007)
Projected traffic9,078 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frazier Mtn Pk RD over No Name Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frazier Mtn Pk RD over No Name Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Frazier Mtn Pk RD over No Name Ditch carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frazier Mtn Pk RD over No Name Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Frazier Mtn Pk RD over No Name Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.