Calcutta DR over Kern Island Canal
FairKern County, California · East of South H ST · Structure no. 50C0298
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calcutta DR over Kern Island Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Calcutta DR over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,108 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calcutta DR over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calcutta DR 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Calcutta DR over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Calcutta DR 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 53 ft wide.
Who owns Calcutta DR over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.