US Bridges

State Route 155 over State Route 178

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-155-R70.98 · Structure no. 50 0398E

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 155 over State Route 178 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 155 over State Route 178 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,951 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Route 155
CrossesState Route 178
Location06-KER-155-R70.98
RouteState Highway 155
Coordinates35.62827, -118.47875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2009)
Projected traffic14,951 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 155 over State Route 178 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 155 over State Route 178 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 155 over State Route 178 carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 155 over State Route 178?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 155 over State Route 178?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.