Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek
GoodKern County, California · 0.15 MI W Gas Company RD · Structure no. 50C0125
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek 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 Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.