US Bridges

Erskine Creek RD over Borel Canal

Good

Kern County, California · East of Edna St. · Structure no. 50C0333

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erskine Creek RD over Borel Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Erskine Creek RD over Borel Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,962 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesErskine Creek RD
CrossesBorel Canal
LocationEast of Edna St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.61641, -118.46945
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2007)
Projected traffic7,962 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Erskine Creek RD over Borel Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erskine Creek RD over Borel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Erskine Creek RD over Borel Canal carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Erskine Creek RD over Borel Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Erskine Creek RD over Borel Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.