Elk Hills Road over California Aqueduct
PoorKern County, California · 1.5 MI South of Brite RD · Structure no. 50C0113
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,253
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Elk Hills Road over California Aqueduct is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Elk Hills Road over California Aqueduct in Kern County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,359 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Hills Road over California Aqueduct built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Hills Road over California Aqueduct 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Elk Hills Road over California Aqueduct carry?
About 1,253 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Elk Hills Road over California Aqueduct?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Hills Road over California Aqueduct?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.