Tehachapi Blvd over Cache Creek
FairKern County, California · 0.3 MI E of San Canyon RD · Structure no. 50C0418
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tehachapi Blvd over Cache Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tehachapi Blvd over Cache Creek in Kern County, California. It was built in 2012, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tehachapi Blvd over Cache Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tehachapi Blvd 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 Tehachapi Blvd over Cache Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tehachapi Blvd over Cache Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Tehachapi Blvd over Cache Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.