River Road over Kern River Park
FairKern County, California · East of Harbor Road · Structure no. 50C0261
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Kern River Park is a concrete arch - deck carrying River Road over Kern River Park in Kern County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 642 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Kern River Park built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Kern River Park 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Kern River Park carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Kern River Park?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Kern River Park?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.