US Bridges

State Route 119 over Interstate 5

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-119-19.74 · Structure no. 50 0300

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 119 over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 119 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,170 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesState Route 119
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-KER-119-19.74
RouteState Highway 119
Coordinates35.26706, -119.22507
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

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 traffic6,200 (2020)
Projected traffic13,170 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 State Route 119 over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is State Route 119 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 119 over Interstate 5 carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 119 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 State Route 119 over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.