US Bridges

State Route 14 NB over U.S. Highway 395 SB

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-014-64.54 · Structure no. 50 0479R

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 NB over U.S. Highway 395 SB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 14 NB over U.S. Highway 395 SB in Kern County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 14 NB
CrossesU.S. Highway 395 SB
Location09-KER-014-64.54
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.69408, -117.86717
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2014)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB over U.S. Highway 395 SB built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 14 NB over U.S. Highway 395 SB 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 NB over U.S. Highway 395 SB carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 NB over U.S. Highway 395 SB?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 NB over U.S. Highway 395 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.