Truxtun Ave over Carrier Canal
GoodKern County, California · East of Quailridge · Structure no. 50C0309
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,700
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Truxtun Ave over Carrier Canal is a steel culvert carrying Truxtun Ave 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,394 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Truxtun Ave over Carrier Canal built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Truxtun Ave 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Truxtun Ave over Carrier Canal carry?
About 18,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Truxtun Ave over Carrier Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).
Who owns Truxtun Ave over Carrier Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.