Copus RD over Interstate 5
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-005-22.88 · Structure no. 50 0293
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Copus RD over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Copus RD 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Copus RD over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Copus RD over Interstate 5 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Copus RD over Interstate 5 carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Copus RD 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 Copus RD over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.