Brown-Inyokern RD over Little Dixie Wash
FairKern County, California · 2 MI S of RTE 178 · Structure no. 50C0076
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown-Inyokern RD over Little Dixie Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brown-Inyokern RD over Little Dixie Wash in Kern County, California. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 80 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown-Inyokern RD over Little Dixie Wash built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Brown-Inyokern RD over Little Dixie Wash 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 Brown-Inyokern RD over Little Dixie Wash carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brown-Inyokern RD over Little Dixie Wash?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Brown-Inyokern RD over Little Dixie Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.