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State Route 119 over California Aqueduct

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-119-14.92 · Structure no. 50 0366

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 119 over California Aqueduct is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 119 over California Aqueduct in Kern County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,976 by 2046. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 119
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location06-KER-119-14.92
RouteState Highway 119
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.26636, -119.30988
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2009)
Projected traffic20,976 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 119 over California Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 119 over California Aqueduct 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 119 over California Aqueduct carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 119 over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 119 over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.