State Route 119 over Broad Creek
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-119-4.65 · Structure no. 50 0125
- 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
- 9,700
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 119 over Broad Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 119 over Broad 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% 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).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 State Route 119 over Broad Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 119 over Broad 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 Broad Creek carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is State Route 119 over Broad 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 Broad Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.