US Bridges

7th Standard RD over Interstate 5

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-005-56.64 · Structure no. 50 0308

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Standard RD over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 7th Standard 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Carries7th Standard RD
CrossesInterstate 5
Location06-KER-005-56.64
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.44225, -119.4574
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 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 7th Standard RD over Interstate 5 built?

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

What condition is 7th Standard 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 7th Standard RD over Interstate 5 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 7th Standard RD over Interstate 5?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Standard RD over Interstate 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.