15th ST over H Street
FairKern County, California · H Street · Structure no. 50C0321
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,356
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th ST over H Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 15th ST over H Street in Kern County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,357 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 15th ST over H Street built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15th ST over H Street 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 15th ST over H Street carry?
About 1,356 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 15th ST over H Street?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 15th ST over H Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.