Rosedale HWY over Kern River
FairKern County, California · 0.2 MI East SR 99 · Structure no. 50C0393L
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 367 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rosedale HWY over Kern River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rosedale HWY over Kern River in Kern County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,368 by 2043. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rosedale HWY over Kern River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rosedale HWY over Kern River 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 Rosedale HWY over Kern River carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Rosedale HWY over Kern River?
The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Rosedale HWY over Kern River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.