Buttonwillow DR over Interstate 5
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-005-58.01 · Structure no. 50 0309
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buttonwillow DR over Interstate 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buttonwillow DR 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buttonwillow DR over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buttonwillow DR 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 Buttonwillow DR over Interstate 5 carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Buttonwillow DR over Interstate 5?
The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Buttonwillow DR over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.