US Bridges

S204-E178 Connectr over SR 204 (golden St) Q ST

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-204-4.22-BKD · Structure no. 50 0326F

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S204-E178 Connectr over SR 204 (golden St) Q ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S204-E178 Connectr over SR 204 (golden St) Q ST 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 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,837 by 2040. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS204-E178 Connectr
CrossesSR 204 (golden St) Q ST
Location06-KER-204-4.22-BKD
RouteState Highway 204
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.38117, -119.00971
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2019)
Projected traffic16,837 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S204-E178 Connectr over SR 204 (golden St) Q ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S204-E178 Connectr over SR 204 (golden St) Q ST 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does S204-E178 Connectr over SR 204 (golden St) Q ST carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S204-E178 Connectr over SR 204 (golden St) Q ST?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S204-E178 Connectr over SR 204 (golden St) Q ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.