SOUTH GATE DR
Carrying SOUTH GATE DR over KERN ISLAND CANAL
EAST OF SOUTH 'H' ST, Kern, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH GATE DR
The SOUTH GATE DR bridge in Kern, California carries SOUTH GATE DR over KERN ISLAND CANAL. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH GATE DR compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 50C0249
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH GATE DR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SOUTH GATE DR against other structures in Kern and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SOUTH GATE DR?
SOUTH GATE DR in Kern, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH GATE DR inspected?
SOUTH GATE DR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH GATE DR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH GATE DR?
SOUTH GATE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH GATE DR?
SOUTH GATE DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SOUTH GATE DR and does age affect safety?
SOUTH GATE DR was built in 1957, making it 69 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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