Challenger Drive over West Drainage Channel
GoodKern County, California · 0.5 MI E of Capital Hills · Structure no. 50C0400
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,706
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Challenger Drive over West Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Challenger Drive over West Drainage Channel 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 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 3,706 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,543 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Challenger Drive over West Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Challenger Drive over West Drainage Channel 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Challenger Drive over West Drainage Channel carry?
About 3,706 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Challenger Drive over West Drainage Channel?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Challenger Drive over West Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.