US Bridges

US Highway 395 over County Line Wash

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-395-R36.70 · Structure no. 50 0483

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 395 over County Line Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Highway 395 over County Line Wash 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,300 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesUS Highway 395
CrossesCounty Line Wash
Location09-KER-395-R36.70
RouteU.S. Route 395
Coordinates35.79667, -117.87243
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2018)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US Highway 395 over County Line Wash built?

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

What condition is US Highway 395 over County Line Wash 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Highway 395 over County Line Wash carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 395 over County Line Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns US Highway 395 over County Line Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.