Interstate 5 over Cuddy Creek
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-005-R0.55 · Structure no. 50 0048
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Cuddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 over Cuddy Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 74 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,350 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Cuddy Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Cuddy Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Cuddy Creek carry?
About 69,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Cuddy Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 over Cuddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.