Backus Road over State Route 14
GoodKern County, California · 09-KER-014-R9.14 · Structure no. 50 0386
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 247 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Backus Road over State Route 14 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Backus Road over State Route 14 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Backus Road over State Route 14 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Backus Road over State Route 14 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 Backus Road over State Route 14 carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Backus Road over State Route 14?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Backus Road over State Route 14?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.