US Bridges

Gp Road over California Aqueduct

Fair

Kern County, California · 1.4 MI W Lost Hills Road · Structure no. 50C0207

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2011 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Gp Road over California Aqueduct is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gp Road over California 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGp Road
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location1.4 MI W Lost Hills Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.64471, -119.7156
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2011)
Projected traffic589 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State 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 Gp Road over California Aqueduct built?

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

What condition is Gp Road over California 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gp Road over California Aqueduct carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gp Road over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gp Road over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.