US Bridges

Pond Road over UP RR

Fair

Kern County, California · 19.4 MI E of Corcoran RD · Structure no. 50C0036

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,970
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Road over UP RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pond Road over UP RR in Kern County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,970 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,527 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPond Road
CrossesUP RR
Location19.4 MI E of Corcoran RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.71802, -119.23629
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,970 (2002)
Projected traffic7,527 by 2046
Trucks2%
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

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 Pond Road over UP RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Road over UP RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Road over UP RR carry?

About 3,970 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pond Road over UP RR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Road over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.