US Bridges

Mohawk Street over Westside Parkway

Fair

Kern County, California · North of Kern River · Structure no. 50C0346

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,843
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohawk Street over Westside Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mohawk Street over Westside Parkway in Kern County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 18,843 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,462 by 2045. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMohawk Street
CrossesWestside Parkway
LocationNorth of Kern River
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.37119, -119.06579
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,843 (2015)
Projected traffic27,462 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Mohawk Street over Westside Parkway built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohawk Street over Westside Parkway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mohawk Street over Westside Parkway carry?

About 18,843 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mohawk Street over Westside Parkway?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Mohawk Street over Westside Parkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.