US Bridges

Interstate 5 over Grapevine Creek

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-005-4.47 · Structure no. 50 0128

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 5 over Grapevine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Grapevine Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 69,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,350 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 5
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location06-KER-005-4.47
RouteInterstate 5
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.87083, -118.88792
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width161 ft (49 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,000 (2009)
Projected traffic139,350 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 5 over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Interstate 5 over Grapevine 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 69,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 5 over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 5 over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.