Chester Ave SB over Kern River
FairKern County, California · 0.3 MI S Roberts Lane · Structure no. 50C0331L
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 446 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,973
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chester Ave SB over Kern River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chester Ave SB over Kern River in Kern County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 9,973 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,303 by 2044. The structure is 446 ft (135.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chester Ave SB over Kern River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chester Ave SB over Kern River 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 Chester Ave SB over Kern River carry?
About 9,973 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Chester Ave SB over Kern River?
The structure is 446 ft (135.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Chester Ave SB over Kern River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.