17th Street over Kern Island Canal
FairKern County, California · East of "r" Street · Structure no. 50C0376
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th Street over Kern Island Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying 17th Street over Kern Island Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 17th Street over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th Street over Kern Island 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 2023.
How much traffic does 17th Street over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 17th Street over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Street over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.