Interstate 5 over Tecuya Creek
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-005-16.57 · Structure no. 50 0381
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 5 over Tecuya Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 5 over Tecuya Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,931 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 5 over Tecuya Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Interstate 5 over Tecuya Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 5 over Tecuya Creek carry?
About 28,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 5 over Tecuya Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns Interstate 5 over Tecuya Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.