172nd Street West over Dwp Mojave Conduit
FairKern County, California · 3.0 MI N. of Rosamond RD · Structure no. 50C0389
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
172nd Street West over Dwp Mojave Conduit is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 172nd Street West over Dwp Mojave Conduit 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 172nd Street West over Dwp Mojave Conduit built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is 172nd Street West over Dwp Mojave Conduit 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 172nd Street West over Dwp Mojave Conduit carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 172nd Street West over Dwp Mojave Conduit?
The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 172nd Street West over Dwp Mojave Conduit?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.