U.S. Highway 395 over Brown Road
FairKern County, California · 09-KER-395-R25.08 · Structure no. 50 0340
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,850
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 395 over Brown Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 395 over Brown Road in Kern County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,525 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 U.S. Highway 395 over Brown Road built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 395 over Brown Road 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 395 over Brown Road carry?
About 5,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 395 over Brown Road?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 395 over Brown Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.