US Bridges

State Route 14 over Joshua Drain

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-014-R0.76 · Structure no. 50 0382

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Joshua Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 14 over Joshua Drain 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 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,981 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesJoshua Drain
Location09-KER-014-R0.76
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.83154, -118.16999
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2014)
Projected traffic74,981 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 State Route 14 over Joshua Drain built?

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

What condition is State Route 14 over Joshua Drain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 14 over Joshua Drain carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Joshua Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns State Route 14 over Joshua Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.