Kern River Cyn RD over Clear Creek
FairKern County, California · At Miracle Hot Springs · Structure no. 50C0160
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kern River Cyn RD over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kern River Cyn RD over Clear Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 6 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Kern River Cyn RD over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kern River Cyn RD over Clear 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 2024.
How much traffic does Kern River Cyn RD over Clear Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kern River Cyn RD over Clear Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Kern River Cyn RD over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.