US Bridges

State Route 14 NB over Cache Creek

Fair

Kern County, California · 09-KER-014-20.18 · Structure no. 50 0501R

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 NB over Cache Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 14 NB over Cache Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,175 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 14 NB
CrossesCache Creek
Location09-KER-014-20.18
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.11186, -118.13395
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2017)
Projected traffic9,175 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 14 NB over Cache Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 14 NB over Cache Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 14 NB over Cache Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 NB over Cache Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 NB over Cache Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.