US Bridges

Kecks Road over Coastal Aqueduct

Fair

Kern County, California · 1 MI West of Barker Road · Structure no. 50C0206

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kecks Road over Coastal Aqueduct is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kecks Road over Coastal Aqueduct in Kern County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKecks Road
CrossesCoastal Aqueduct
Location1 MI West of Barker Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.73002, -119.98951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2005)
Projected traffic208 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kecks Road over Coastal Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kecks Road over Coastal Aqueduct 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 Kecks Road over Coastal Aqueduct carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kecks Road over Coastal Aqueduct?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kecks Road over Coastal Aqueduct?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.