US Bridges

Allen Road over Cross Valley Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.4 MI North of Stockdale · Structure no. 50C0388

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,766
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Road over Cross Valley Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Allen Road over Cross Valley Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 12,766 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,303 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesAllen Road
CrossesCross Valley Canal
Location0.4 MI North of Stockdale
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.34872, -119.14505
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,766 (2017)
Projected traffic15,303 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 Allen Road over Cross Valley Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Road over Cross Valley 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 Allen Road over Cross Valley Canal carry?

About 12,766 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Allen Road over Cross Valley Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Allen Road over Cross Valley Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.