US Bridges

Monterey Trail RD over Cuddy Creek

Fair

Kern County, California · 0.01 MI N Frazier Mtn RD · Structure no. 50C0096

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monterey Trail RD over Cuddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Monterey Trail RD over Cuddy Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,362 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMonterey Trail RD
CrossesCuddy Creek
Location0.01 MI N Frazier Mtn RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.82077, -118.94545
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2007)
Projected traffic5,362 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Monterey Trail RD over Cuddy Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monterey Trail RD over Cuddy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Monterey Trail RD over Cuddy Creek carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monterey Trail RD over Cuddy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Monterey Trail RD over Cuddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.