State Route 46 WB over California Aqueduct
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-046-29.98 · Structure no. 50 0543L
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 221 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 46 WB over California Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 46 WB over California Aqueduct in Kern County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 46 WB over California Aqueduct built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 46 WB over California Aqueduct 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 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 46 WB over California Aqueduct carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is State Route 46 WB over California Aqueduct?
The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 46 WB over California Aqueduct?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.