Rosedale HWY over Friant-Kern Canal
GoodKern County, California · Coffee RD(2.7 MI W RTE99) · Structure no. 50C0395
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,250
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rosedale HWY over Friant-Kern Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Rosedale HWY over Friant-Kern Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 74 years old, older 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 41,250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,722 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 Rosedale HWY over Friant-Kern Canal built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Rosedale HWY 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Rosedale HWY over Friant-Kern Canal carry?
About 41,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Rosedale HWY over Friant-Kern Canal?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.
Who owns Rosedale HWY over Friant-Kern Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.