US Bridges

Granite RD over Poso Creek

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.8 MI S of S.H. 155 · Structure no. 50C0075

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granite RD over Poso Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Granite RD over Poso Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesGranite RD
CrossesPoso Creek
Location0.8 MI S of S.H. 155
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.70657, -118.72604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2007)
Projected traffic362 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Granite RD over Poso Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granite RD over Poso Creek 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 Granite RD over Poso Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Granite RD over Poso Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Granite RD over Poso Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.