US Bridges

Truxtun Avenue over ST RTE 204 (union Ave)

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-204-3.41-BKD · Structure no. 50 0255

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,403
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truxtun Avenue over ST RTE 204 (union Ave) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truxtun Avenue over ST RTE 204 (union Ave) 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 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 13,403 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,049 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTruxtun Avenue
CrossesST RTE 204 (union Ave)
Location06-KER-204-3.41-BKD
RouteCity Street 0F252
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.3732, -119.00322
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,403 (2013)
Projected traffic23,049 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Truxtun Avenue over ST RTE 204 (union Ave) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truxtun Avenue over ST RTE 204 (union Ave) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Truxtun Avenue over ST RTE 204 (union Ave) carry?

About 13,403 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Truxtun Avenue over ST RTE 204 (union Ave)?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Truxtun Avenue over ST RTE 204 (union Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.