US Bridges

Coffee Road over Friant-Kern Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.30 MI N of Rosedale HWY · Structure no. 50C0323

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,900
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffee Road over Friant-Kern Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coffee Road over Friant-Kern Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 40,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,330 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoffee Road
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
Location0.30 MI N of Rosedale HWY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.38841, -119.09215
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,900 (2016)
Projected traffic56,330 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Coffee Road over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coffee Road over Friant-Kern 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 2024.

How much traffic does Coffee Road over Friant-Kern Canal carry?

About 40,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Coffee Road over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Coffee Road over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.