Wildwood Road over Poso Creek
PoorKern County, California · 2.4 MI S of Pond Road · Structure no. 50C0271
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wildwood Road over Poso Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wildwood Road over Poso Creek 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wildwood Road over Poso Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wildwood Road over Poso 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wildwood Road over Poso Creek carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wildwood Road over Poso Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Wildwood Road over Poso Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.