Bakersfld-Glen RD over Granite Canyon Creek
PoorKern County, California · 0.5 MI N/O Rnd Mtn RD · Structure no. 50C0085
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bakersfld-Glen RD over Granite Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bakersfld-Glen RD over Granite Canyon Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2046. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bakersfld-Glen RD over Granite Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bakersfld-Glen RD over Granite Canyon Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bakersfld-Glen RD over Granite Canyon Creek carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bakersfld-Glen RD over Granite Canyon Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bakersfld-Glen RD over Granite Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.