Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek
GoodKern County, California · 0.9 MI E Duvall ST · Structure no. 50C0127
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,072
- 2011 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal 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 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,072 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,166 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 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 1,072 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Gardner Field Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.