US Bridges

Fairfax Road over UP Tracks Edison HWY

Good

Kern County, California · 0.7 MI North of SR58 · Structure no. 50C0330

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfax Road over UP Tracks Edison HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairfax Road over UP Tracks Edison HWY in Kern County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,768 by 2045. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesFairfax Road
CrossesUP Tracks Edison HWY
Location0.7 MI North of SR58
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.3622, -118.93146
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length297 ft (90.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2010)
Projected traffic15,768 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairfax Road over UP Tracks Edison HWY built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfax Road over UP Tracks Edison HWY 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfax Road over UP Tracks Edison HWY carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairfax Road over UP Tracks Edison HWY?

The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfax Road over UP Tracks Edison HWY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.