Gosford RD NB over Kern River Canal
PoorKern County, California · 0.2 MI S Truxtun Ave · Structure no. 50C0179R
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,900
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gosford RD NB over Kern River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gosford RD NB over Kern River Canal in Kern County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,633 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gosford RD NB over Kern River Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gosford RD NB over Kern River Canal 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Gosford RD NB over Kern River Canal carry?
About 18,900 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Gosford RD NB over Kern River Canal?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Gosford RD NB over Kern River Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.