US Bridges

Alfred Harrell HWY over Alfred Harrell HWY

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.4 MI E China Grade Loop · Structure no. 50C0028

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,250
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alfred Harrell HWY over Alfred Harrell HWY is a concrete slab carrying Alfred Harrell HWY over Alfred Harrell HWY in Kern County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,930 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlfred Harrell HWY
CrossesAlfred Harrell HWY
Location0.4 MI E China Grade Loop
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.41718, -118.95914
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2007)
Projected traffic8,930 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Alfred Harrell HWY over Alfred Harrell HWY built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alfred Harrell HWY over Alfred Harrell HWY 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Alfred Harrell HWY over Alfred Harrell HWY carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alfred Harrell HWY over Alfred Harrell HWY?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Alfred Harrell HWY over Alfred Harrell HWY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.