Old River RD over Interstate 5
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-005-29.07 · Structure no. 50 0296
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,955
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old River RD over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old River 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 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 2,955 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old River RD over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old River RD over Interstate 5 carry?
About 2,955 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Old River RD over Interstate 5?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old River RD over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.