US Bridges

Mc Combs Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsr

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-043-26.41 · Structure no. 50 0544

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
418 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Combs Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mc Combs Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsr 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Combs Ave
CrossesSR 43 BNSF Future Chsr
Location06-KER-043-26.41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.61772, -119.33219
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mc Combs Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsr built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Combs Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsr 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 Mc Combs Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsr carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mc Combs Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsr?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Combs Ave over SR 43 BNSF Future Chsr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.