US Bridges

Mohawk Street over Carrier Canal

Good

Kern County, California · South of Truxtun Ave · Structure no. 50C0308

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,700
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohawk Street over Carrier Canal is a steel culvert carrying Mohawk Street over Carrier Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,053 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMohawk Street
CrossesCarrier Canal
LocationSouth of Truxtun Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.36428, -119.06392
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2013)
Projected traffic29,053 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mohawk Street over Carrier Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohawk Street over Carrier 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Mohawk Street over Carrier Canal carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mohawk Street over Carrier Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Mohawk Street over Carrier Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.