Bernard ST over State Route 178
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-178-R3.80-BKD · Structure no. 50 0328
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,651
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bernard ST over State Route 178 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bernard ST over State Route 178 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 9,651 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,955 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bernard ST over State Route 178 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bernard ST over State Route 178 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Bernard ST over State Route 178 carry?
About 9,651 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bernard ST over State Route 178?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Bernard ST over State Route 178?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.