US Bridges

State Route 14 NB over Pine Tree Wash

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-014-29.51 · Structure no. 50 0487R

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 NB over Pine Tree Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 14 NB over Pine Tree Wash in Kern County, California. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,018 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 14 NB
CrossesPine Tree Wash
Location09-KER-014-29.51
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.22717, -118.04919
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 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2014)
Projected traffic9,018 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pine Tree Wash built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 14 NB over Pine Tree 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 14 NB over Pine Tree Wash carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is State Route 14 NB over Pine Tree Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns State Route 14 NB over Pine Tree Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.