US Bridges

Station Road over East Side Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.6 MI East of Tupman RD · Structure no. 50C0299

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station Road over East Side Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Station Road over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 75 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStation Road
CrossesEast Side Canal
Location0.6 MI East of Tupman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.33299, -119.37161
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2007)
Projected traffic537 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Station Road over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Station Road over East Side 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 2021.

How much traffic does Station Road over East Side Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Station Road over East Side Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Station Road over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.