US Bridges

Sherwood Ave over UP RR

Poor

Kern County, California · 0.1 MI W San Juan ST · Structure no. 50C0034

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,060
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Ave over UP RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sherwood Ave over UP RR in Kern County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,576 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSherwood Ave
CrossesUP RR
Location0.1 MI W San Juan ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.67323, -119.22567
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2002)
Projected traffic5,576 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherwood Ave over UP RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood Ave over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Sherwood Ave over UP RR carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood Ave over UP RR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood Ave over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.