US Bridges

Beale Avenue over East Side Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · South Monterey Street · Structure no. 50C0295

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beale Avenue over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Beale Avenue over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,737 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeale Avenue
CrossesEast Side Canal
LocationSouth Monterey Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.37908, -118.9885
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic25,737 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Beale Avenue over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beale Avenue over East Side 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 Beale Avenue over East Side Canal carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beale Avenue over East Side Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Beale Avenue over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.