State Route 155 over Poso Creek
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-155-38.79 · Structure no. 50 0104
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 155 over Poso Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 155 over Poso Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,762 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 155 over Poso Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 155 over Poso 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 155 over Poso Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is State Route 155 over Poso Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 155 over Poso Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.