State Route 119 over Buena Vista Slough
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-119-14.98 · Structure no. 50 0198
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 119 over Buena Vista Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 119 over Buena Vista Slough in Kern County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 94 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,698 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 119 over Buena Vista Slough built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is State Route 119 over Buena Vista Slough 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 Buena Vista Slough carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is State Route 119 over Buena Vista Slough?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 119 over Buena Vista Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.