State Route 46 over Interstate 5
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-046-32.50 · Structure no. 50 0316
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 346 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 46 over Interstate 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 46 over Interstate 5 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,909 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 46 over Interstate 5 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is State Route 46 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 46 over Interstate 5 carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is State Route 46 over Interstate 5?
The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 46 over Interstate 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.