US Bridges

State Route 119 over Weed Creek

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-119-4.41 · Structure no. 50 0124

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 119 over Weed Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 119 over Weed Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,458 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 119
CrossesWeed Creek
Location06-KER-119-4.41
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates35.18889, -119.43599
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2020)
Projected traffic16,458 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State Route 119 over Weed Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 119 over Weed 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 119 over Weed Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 119 over Weed Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 119 over Weed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.