Interstate 5 SB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-005-71.56 · Structure no. 50 0314L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD 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 6 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD 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 Interstate 5 SB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Kern Riv Flood Canal RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.