State Route 223 over Interstate 5
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-223-1.88 · Structure no. 50 0298
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 223 over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 223 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,946 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 State Route 223 over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 223 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 223 over Interstate 5 carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is State Route 223 over Interstate 5?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 223 over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.