Kernville RD over Kern River
FairKern County, California · East of Buena Vista DR · Structure no. 50C0018
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 452 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kernville RD over Kern River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kernville RD over Kern River in Kern County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,764 by 2046. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kernville RD over Kern River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kernville RD over Kern River 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 Kernville RD over Kern River carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kernville RD over Kern River?
The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Kernville RD over Kern River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.