State Route 155 over French Gulch
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-155-R68.69 · Structure no. 50 0206
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 277 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 155 over French Gulch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 155 over French Gulch in Kern County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,951 by 2044. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 155 over French Gulch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 155 over French Gulch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 155 over French Gulch carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is State Route 155 over French Gulch?
The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 155 over French Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.