Lebec RD over Interstate 5
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-005-4.07 · Structure no. 50 0271
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 489 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2008 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lebec RD over Interstate 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lebec RD 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2043. The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lebec RD over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lebec RD 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 RD over Interstate 5 carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lebec RD over Interstate 5?
The structure is 489 ft (149 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lebec RD over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.