US Bridges

Cameron RD over Cache Creek

Fair

Kern County, California · 1.8 MI W of SR 58 · Structure no. 50C0099

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cameron RD over Cache Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cameron RD over Cache Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCameron RD
CrossesCache Creek
Location1.8 MI W of SR 58
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.09603, -118.30474
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2007)
Projected traffic435 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Cameron RD over Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cameron RD over Cache 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 Cameron RD over Cache Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cameron RD over Cache Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cameron RD over Cache Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.