US Bridges

California City Bl over State Route 14

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-014-21.16 · Structure no. 50 0502

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

California City Bl over State Route 14 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying California City Bl over State Route 14 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,635 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCalifornia City Bl
CrossesState Route 14
Location09-KER-014-21.16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.12532, -118.12427
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2017)
Projected traffic3,635 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 California City Bl over State Route 14 built?

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

What condition is California City Bl over State Route 14 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 California City Bl over State Route 14 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is California City Bl over State Route 14?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns California City Bl over State Route 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.