Morning Drive over State Route 178
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-178-R7.00 · Structure no. 50 0516
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,965
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morning Drive over State Route 178 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morning Drive over State Route 178 in Kern County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,965 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morning Drive over State Route 178 built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morning Drive over State Route 178 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Morning Drive over State Route 178 carry?
About 1,965 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Morning Drive over State Route 178?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns Morning Drive over State Route 178?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.