US Bridges

Beale Ave over UP RR Sumner ST Kentucky

Poor

Kern County, California · South Monterey ST · Structure no. 50C0173

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
943 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
14,615
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beale Ave over UP RR Sumner ST Kentucky is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beale Ave over UP RR Sumner ST Kentucky in Kern County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,615 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,975 by 2045. The structure is 943 ft (287.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeale Ave
CrossesUP RR Sumner ST Kentucky
LocationSouth Monterey ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.37569, -118.98983
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length943 ft (287.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,615 (2015)
Projected traffic22,975 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beale Ave over UP RR Sumner ST Kentucky built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beale Ave over UP RR Sumner ST Kentucky 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Beale Ave over UP RR Sumner ST Kentucky carry?

About 14,615 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beale Ave over UP RR Sumner ST Kentucky?

The structure is 943 ft (287.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Beale Ave over UP RR Sumner ST Kentucky?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.