US Bridges

Mohawk Street over Calloway Canal

Good

Kern County, California · 0.6 MI N of Rosedale HWY · Structure no. 50C0399

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohawk Street over Calloway Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mohawk Street over Calloway Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,426 by 2047. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMohawk Street
CrossesCalloway Canal
Location0.6 MI N of Rosedale HWY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.39189, -119.06578
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2015)
Projected traffic14,426 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mohawk Street over Calloway Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohawk Street over Calloway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mohawk Street over Calloway Canal carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mohawk Street over Calloway Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Mohawk Street over Calloway Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.