US Bridges

Lebec Service Road over Interstate 5

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-005-1.61 · Structure no. 50 0270

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lebec Service Road over Interstate 5 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lebec Service Road over Interstate 5 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,509 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLebec Service Road
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-KER-005-1.61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.83563, -118.86406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2008)
Projected traffic2,509 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Lebec Service Road over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lebec Service Road over Interstate 5 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lebec Service Road over Interstate 5 carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lebec Service Road over Interstate 5?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lebec Service Road over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.