Randsburg Cutoff over Los Angeles Aqueduct
PoorKern County, California · 1.3 MI E of SR 58 · Structure no. 50C0059
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,260
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Randsburg Cutoff over Los Angeles Aqueduct is a concrete slab carrying Randsburg Cutoff over Los Angeles Aqueduct in Kern County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,842 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Randsburg Cutoff over Los Angeles Aqueduct built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Randsburg Cutoff over Los Angeles Aqueduct 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Randsburg Cutoff over Los Angeles Aqueduct carry?
About 2,260 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Randsburg Cutoff over Los Angeles Aqueduct?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Randsburg Cutoff over Los Angeles Aqueduct?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.