Tejon Highway over Bear Valley Creek
PoorKern County, California · 2.3 MI S of Highway 223 · Structure no. 50C0227
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tejon Highway over Bear Valley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tejon Highway over Bear Valley Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,603 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tejon Highway over Bear Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tejon Highway over Bear Valley Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Tejon Highway over Bear Valley Creek carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Tejon Highway over Bear Valley Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).
Who owns Tejon Highway over Bear Valley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.