Westsidepky Offrmp over Friant-Kern Canal
GoodKern County, California · Near Brimhall Road · Structure no. 50C0348
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,150
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westsidepky Offrmp over Friant-Kern Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westsidepky Offrmp over Friant-Kern Canal 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 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,244 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Westsidepky Offrmp over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westsidepky Offrmp over Friant-Kern 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Westsidepky Offrmp over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 5,150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Westsidepky Offrmp over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Westsidepky Offrmp over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.