US Bridges

Calloway Drive over Calloway Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 1.9 MI North of S.R. 58 · Structure no. 50C0325

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,253
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calloway Drive over Calloway Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Calloway Drive over Calloway Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,253 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,039 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCalloway Drive
CrossesCalloway Canal
Location1.9 MI North of S.R. 58
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.41161, -119.10977
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,253 (2014)
Projected traffic20,039 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Calloway Drive over Calloway Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calloway Drive over Calloway 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Calloway Drive over Calloway Canal carry?

About 5,253 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Calloway Drive over Calloway Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Calloway Drive over Calloway Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.