Wheeler Ridge RD S over Interstate 5
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-005-13.54 · Structure no. 50 0218L
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 358 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheeler Ridge RD S over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wheeler Ridge RD S over Interstate 5 in Kern County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2043. The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheeler Ridge RD S over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheeler Ridge RD S over Interstate 5 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Wheeler Ridge RD S over Interstate 5 carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Wheeler Ridge RD S over Interstate 5?
The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Wheeler Ridge RD S over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.