Kern 33 Culvert Rehab
Project Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to repair, replace, and/or rehabilitate 40 existing culverts on State Route 33 passing through the census-designated town of McKittrick, from 0.9 mile south of Henry Road to 0.2 mile north of Cymric Road (North) (post miles 21.8 to 39.8) in Kern County.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to repair, replace and/or rehabilitate 40 culverts at various locations on State Route 33 in Kern County, passing through the census-designated town of McKittrick, from 0.9 mile south of Henry Road to 0.2 mile north of Cymric Road (North) (post mile 21.8 to post mile 39.8).
Need
The project is needed because the culverts have reached or exceeded their design life. They are perforated and heavily rusted, and they have damaged end treatments and joint separations. The project would correct flooding issues within certain areas of the project limits. Upsizing some of the culverts is also needed to correct flooding from multiple causes, including being undersized when installed, road connections to State Route 33 after the culverts were installed, which impacted drainage flows, and mud, silt, and debris buildup from stormwater that now inhibits flow through these smaller culverts.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | $0 |
| State | $4,828,257 |
| Federal | $0 |
| Construction Cost | $4,828,257 |
Partnerships
- None
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final Environmental Document Completed | Completed |
| Right-of-way acquisition to be completed | Completed |
| Design Completed | Completed |
| Advertise | Completed |
| Construction Begins | Completed |
| Construction Completed | Winter 2026 |
Project Contact
Victor Aldama, Project Manager
Phone: 559-383-5051
Email: victor.aldama@dot.ca.gov
Shane Gunn, Senior Environmental Scientist
Phone: 559-832-0051
Email: shane.gunn@dot.ca.gov
District 6 Public Information Office
Phone: (559) 444-2409
Email: d6.public.info@dot.ca.gov
Documents
Accessibility Assistance: Caltrans makes every attempt to ensure our documents are accessible. Due to variances between assistive technologies, there may be portions of this document which are not accessible. Where documents cannot be made accessible, we are committed to providing alternative access to the content. Should you need additional assistance, please contact us at (916) 654-2852 or visit https://dot.ca.gov/request-ada-compliant-documents.- Initial Study with Mitigated Negative Declaration - November 2021 (PDF, 4.5MB)
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