State Route 43 over Poso Creek
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-043-29.52 · Structure no. 50 0216
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 43 over Poso Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 43 over Poso Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,861 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 43 over Poso Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 43 over Poso Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 43 over Poso Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is State Route 43 over Poso Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 43 over Poso Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.