US Bridges

Utility Service RD over Interstate 5

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-005-42.97 · Structure no. 50 0303

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utility Service RD over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Utility Service RD over Interstate 5 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUtility Service RD
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-KER-005-42.97
Coordinates35.31126, -119.2752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Utility Service RD over Interstate 5 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Utility Service 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 Utility Service RD over Interstate 5 carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Utility Service RD over Interstate 5?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Utility Service RD over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.