Westside Parkway over Kern River
GoodKern County, California · 0.2 MI NW Truxtun Ave · Structure no. 50C0357S
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 681 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westside Parkway over Kern River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westside Parkway over Kern River in Kern County, California. It was built in 2013 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 12 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2040. The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westside Parkway over Kern River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Westside Parkway 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Westside Parkway over Kern River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Westside Parkway over Kern River?
The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.
Who owns Westside Parkway over Kern River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.