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SR 204 (golden St) over Chester Ave

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-204-4.88-BKD · Structure no. 50 0505

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
535 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 (golden St) over Chester Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 204 (golden St) over Chester Ave in Kern County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,096 by 2045. The structure is 535 ft (163 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 204 (golden St)
CrossesChester Ave
Location06-KER-204-4.88-BKD
RouteState Highway 204
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.38655, -119.01797
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length535 ft (163 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2009)
Projected traffic53,096 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 204 (golden St) over Chester Ave built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 (golden St) over Chester Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 204 (golden St) over Chester Ave carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 (golden St) over Chester Ave?

The structure is 535 ft (163 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 204 (golden St) over Chester Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.