State Route 46 EB over California Aqueduct
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-046-29.98 · Structure no. 50 0197
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 46 EB over California Aqueduct is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 46 EB over California Aqueduct in Kern County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,909 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 46 EB over California Aqueduct built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is State Route 46 EB over California Aqueduct 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 46 EB over California Aqueduct carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is State Route 46 EB over California Aqueduct?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 46 EB over California Aqueduct?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.