Westside Parkway over Cross Vally Canal
GoodKern County, California · 0.2 MI W of Kern River Br · Structure no. 50C0402
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westside Parkway over Cross Vally Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Westside Parkway over Cross Vally Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westside Parkway over Cross Vally Canal built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westside Parkway over Cross Vally 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 Westside Parkway over Cross Vally Canal carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Westside Parkway over Cross Vally Canal?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Westside Parkway over Cross Vally Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.