Jet Way over Friant-Kern Canal
FairKern County, California · Just East of Coffee RD · Structure no. 50C0340
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jet Way over Friant-Kern Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jet Way over Friant-Kern Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,256 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jet Way over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jet Way 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 Jet Way over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Jet Way over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Jet Way over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.