Coffee Road NB over Kern River
GoodKern County, California · 0.2 MI N Truxtun Ave · Structure no. 50C0302R
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 384 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coffee Road NB over Kern River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coffee Road NB over Kern River in Kern County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,007 by 2038. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coffee Road NB over Kern River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coffee Road NB over Kern River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.
How much traffic does Coffee Road NB over Kern River carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Coffee Road NB over Kern River?
The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Coffee Road NB over Kern River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.