US Bridges

Caliente-Bodfish R over Tehachapi Creek

Fair

Kern County, California · North Bealville RD · Structure no. 50C0229

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caliente-Bodfish R over Tehachapi Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Caliente-Bodfish R over Tehachapi Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesCaliente-Bodfish R
CrossesTehachapi Creek
LocationNorth Bealville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.28876, -118.62874
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2002)
Projected traffic686 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 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 Caliente-Bodfish R over Tehachapi Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caliente-Bodfish R over Tehachapi Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Caliente-Bodfish R over Tehachapi Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Caliente-Bodfish R over Tehachapi Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Caliente-Bodfish R over Tehachapi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.