State Route 14 over Freeman Gulch
GoodKern County, California · 09-KER-014-56.35 · Structure no. 50 0014
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 14 over Freeman Gulch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 14 over Freeman Gulch in Kern County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,228 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 14 over Freeman Gulch built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 14 over Freeman Gulch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 14 over Freeman Gulch carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is State Route 14 over Freeman Gulch?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 14 over Freeman Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.