Tehachapi Blvd over Tehachapi Storm Drain
GoodKern County, California · West of Dennison · Structure no. 50C0097
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,706
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tehachapi Blvd over Tehachapi Storm Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tehachapi Blvd over Tehachapi Storm Drain in Kern County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,706 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,521 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tehachapi Blvd over Tehachapi Storm Drain built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Tehachapi Blvd over Tehachapi Storm Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Tehachapi Blvd over Tehachapi Storm Drain carry?
About 3,706 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tehachapi Blvd over Tehachapi Storm Drain?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Tehachapi Blvd over Tehachapi Storm Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.