18th Street over Kern Island Canal
GoodKern County, California · East of R Street · Structure no. 50C0377
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th Street over Kern Island Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying 18th 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,582 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 18th Street over Kern Island Canal built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is 18th Street over Kern Island 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does 18th Street over Kern Island Canal carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 18th Street over Kern Island Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 18th Street over Kern Island Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.