Westside Parkway over Truxtun Avenue
GoodKern County, California · NE of Commercial Way · Structure no. 50C0358
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westside Parkway over Truxtun Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westside Parkway over Truxtun Avenue in Kern County, California. It was built in 2012 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 13 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,194 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 195 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westside Parkway over Truxtun Avenue built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Westside Parkway over Truxtun Avenue 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Westside Parkway over Truxtun Avenue carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Westside Parkway over Truxtun Avenue?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.
Who owns Westside Parkway over Truxtun Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.