US Bridges

Alfred Harrel HWY over Fairfax Road

Fair

Kern County, California · 1.2 MI NE of Panorama DR · Structure no. 50C0037R

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,595
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alfred Harrel HWY over Fairfax Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Alfred Harrel HWY over Fairfax Road in Kern County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,595 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,265 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesAlfred Harrel HWY
CrossesFairfax Road
Location1.2 MI NE of Panorama DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.42158, -118.94899
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,595 (2007)
Projected traffic6,265 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Harrel HWY over Fairfax Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alfred Harrel HWY over Fairfax Road 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 Harrel HWY over Fairfax Road carry?

About 3,595 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alfred Harrel HWY over Fairfax Road?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Alfred Harrel HWY over Fairfax Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.