State Route 119 over Sandy Creek
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-119-0.97-TAF · Structure no. 50 0227
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 119 over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 119 over Sandy Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,265 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 119 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 119 over Sandy Creek 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 Sandy Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is State Route 119 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 119 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.