US Bridges

Hageman Road over Friant-Kern Canal

Fair

Kern County, California · South of Olive Drive · Structure no. 50C0338

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hageman Road over Friant-Kern Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hageman Road over Friant-Kern Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,535 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHageman Road
CrossesFriant-Kern Canal
LocationSouth of Olive Drive
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.39824, -119.10207
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2013)
Projected traffic31,535 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hageman Road over Friant-Kern Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hageman Road over Friant-Kern 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 2024.

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

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hageman Road over Friant-Kern Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Hageman Road over Friant-Kern Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.