State Route 166 over San Emigdio Creek
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-166-12.52 · Structure no. 50 0031
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 166 over San Emigdio Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 166 over San Emigdio Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,772 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 166 over San Emigdio Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 166 over San Emigdio Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 166 over San Emigdio Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is State Route 166 over San Emigdio Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 166 over San Emigdio Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.