State Route 204 over Kern River
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-204-5.61 · Structure no. 50 0033
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 963 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 204 over Kern River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 204 over Kern River in Kern County, California. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 92 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,828 by 2040. The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 204 over Kern River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is State Route 204 over Kern River 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 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 204 over Kern River carry?
About 38,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State Route 204 over Kern River?
The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 204 over Kern River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.