US Bridges

Mohawk Street over BNSF Railroad Tracks

Fair

Kern County, California · Mohawk · Structure no. 50C0355

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,843
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohawk Street over BNSF Railroad Tracks is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mohawk Street over BNSF Railroad Tracks in Kern County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 18,843 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,109 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMohawk Street
CrossesBNSF Railroad Tracks
LocationMohawk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.37597, -119.06576
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,843 (2015)
Projected traffic28,109 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mohawk Street over BNSF Railroad Tracks built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohawk Street over BNSF Railroad Tracks 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 Mohawk Street over BNSF Railroad Tracks carry?

About 18,843 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mohawk Street over BNSF Railroad Tracks?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Mohawk Street over BNSF Railroad Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.