US Bridges

Kimberlina RD over UP RR

Fair

Kern County, California · West of SH 99 · Structure no. 50C0068

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimberlina RD over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimberlina RD over UP RR in Kern County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,345 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesKimberlina RD
CrossesUP RR
LocationWest of SH 99
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.55842, -119.19884
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2005)
Projected traffic5,345 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Kimberlina RD over UP RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimberlina RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kimberlina RD over UP RR carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kimberlina RD over UP RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kimberlina RD over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.