US Bridges

Valpredo Ave over Interstate 5

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-005-21.17 · Structure no. 50 0292

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valpredo Ave over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valpredo Ave over Interstate 5 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesValpredo Ave
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-KER-005-21.17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.07627, -119.01783
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Valpredo Ave over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valpredo Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Valpredo Ave over Interstate 5 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valpredo Ave over Interstate 5?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Valpredo Ave over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.