Randsburg Cutoff over Cache Creek
FairKern County, California · 5 MI North of Mojave · Structure no. 50C0373
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Randsburg Cutoff over Cache Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Randsburg Cutoff over Cache Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,481 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Randsburg Cutoff over Cache Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Randsburg Cutoff over Cache Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Randsburg Cutoff over Cache Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Randsburg Cutoff over Cache Creek?
The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Randsburg Cutoff over Cache Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.