State Route 119 over Buena Vista Creek
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-119-6.32 · Structure no. 50 0126
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 119 over Buena Vista Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 119 over Buena Vista Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,458 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 119 over Buena Vista Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 119 over Buena Vista 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 119 over Buena Vista Creek carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is State Route 119 over Buena Vista Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 119 over Buena Vista Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.