US Bridges

ST Rt 43 (enos Ln) over Goose Lake Slough

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-043-7.12 · Structure no. 50 0077

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Rt 43 (enos Ln) over Goose Lake Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST Rt 43 (enos Ln) over Goose Lake Slough in Kern County, California. It was built in 1951, 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,323 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesST Rt 43 (enos Ln)
CrossesGoose Lake Slough
Location06-KER-043-7.12
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates35.36911, -119.2521
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2009)
Projected traffic10,323 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Rt 43 (enos Ln) over Goose Lake Slough built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Rt 43 (enos Ln) over Goose Lake Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST Rt 43 (enos Ln) over Goose Lake Slough carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is ST Rt 43 (enos Ln) over Goose Lake Slough?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST Rt 43 (enos Ln) over Goose Lake Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.