Wible Road over Kern Island Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.5 MI South of Mocal RD · Structure no. 50C0290
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wible Road over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wible Road over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wible Road over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wible Road over Kern Island 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wible Road over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Wible Road over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Wible Road over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.