US Bridges

Mohawk Street over Kern River

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.17 MI North of Truxtun · Structure no. 50C0354

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
715 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
18,843
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohawk Street over Kern River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mohawk Street over Kern River 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 28,297 by 2043. The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMohawk Street
CrossesKern River
Location0.17 MI North of Truxtun
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.36664, -119.06571
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHL 93
Structure length715 ft (217.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,843 (2013)
Projected traffic28,297 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mohawk Street over Kern River built?

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

What condition is Mohawk Street over Kern River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Mohawk Street over Kern River carry?

About 18,843 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mohawk Street over Kern River?

The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Mohawk Street over Kern River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.