Interstate 5 SB over Kern River Flood Canal
PoorKern County, California · 06-KER-005-71.64 · Structure no. 50 0315L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 SB over Kern River Flood Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 5 SB over Kern River Flood Canal 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 SB over Kern River Flood Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 5 SB over Kern River Flood Canal 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 Interstate 5 SB over Kern River Flood Canal carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 SB over Kern River Flood Canal?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 5 SB over Kern River Flood Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.