US Bridges

Fruitvale Ave over Calloway Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.03 MI N of Rosedale HWY · Structure no. 50C0304

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitvale Ave over Calloway Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fruitvale Ave over Calloway Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,929 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFruitvale Ave
CrossesCalloway Canal
Location0.03 MI N of Rosedale HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.38384, -119.07403
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2014)
Projected traffic13,929 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fruitvale Ave over Calloway Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruitvale Ave over Calloway 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Fruitvale Ave over Calloway Canal carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fruitvale Ave over Calloway Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitvale Ave over Calloway Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.