State Route 178 EB over UP RR & Espee Street
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-178-R2.09-BKD · Structure no. 50 0288R
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 303 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 178 EB over UP RR & Espee Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 178 EB over UP RR & Espee Street in Kern County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,685 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 178 EB over UP RR & Espee Street built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 178 EB over UP RR & Espee Street 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 178 EB over UP RR & Espee Street carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is State Route 178 EB over UP RR & Espee Street?
The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 178 EB over UP RR & Espee Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.