US Bridges

State Route 178 over Hillside

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-178-13.74 · Structure no. 50 0137

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,350
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 178 over Hillside is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 178 over Hillside in Kern County, California. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 4,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,452 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.2 mi (142 km).

CarriesState Route 178
CrossesHillside
Location06-KER-178-13.74
RouteState Highway 178
Coordinates35.44117, -118.79358
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2009)
Projected traffic14,452 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed88.2 mi (142 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 178 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 178 over Hillside 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 178 over Hillside carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 178 over Hillside?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 178 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.