US Bridges

State Route 14 over Red Rock Canyon

Good

Kern County, California · 09-KER-014-39.88 · Structure no. 50 0522

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
406 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 14 over Red Rock Canyon is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 14 over Red Rock Canyon in Kern County, California. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,242 by 2041. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Route 14
CrossesRed Rock Canyon
Location09-KER-014-39.88
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.35644, -117.97604
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2014)
Projected traffic15,242 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 over Red Rock Canyon built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 14 over Red Rock Canyon 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 over Red Rock Canyon carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is State Route 14 over Red Rock Canyon?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 14 over Red Rock Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.