US Bridges

Stockdale Highway over Interstate 5

Poor

Kern County, California · 06-KER-005-47.55 · Structure no. 50 0305

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
349 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stockdale Highway over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stockdale Highway 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2042. The structure is 349 ft (106.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesStockdale Highway
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-KER-005-47.55
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.35492, -119.33663
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length349 ft (106.5 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Stockdale Highway over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is Stockdale Highway over Interstate 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Stockdale Highway over Interstate 5 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Stockdale Highway over Interstate 5?

The structure is 349 ft (106.5 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stockdale Highway over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.