US Bridges

Mountain View RD over East Side Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.1 MI W of Vineland Road · Structure no. 50C0313

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain View RD over East Side Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mountain View RD over East Side Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 70 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain View RD
CrossesEast Side Canal
Location0.1 MI W of Vineland Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.28154, -118.89842
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2015)
Projected traffic568 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain View RD over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Mountain View RD over East Side 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain View RD over East Side Canal carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mountain View RD over East Side Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain View RD over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.