US Bridges

22S05 over 22S05/SO. Fork Kern R.

Good

Tulare County, California · No Data Entered · Structure no. 051356000001006

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

22S05 over 22S05/SO. Fork Kern R. is a concrete tee beam carrying 22S05 over 22S05/SO. Fork Kern R. in Tulare County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Carries22S05
Crosses22S05/SO. Fork Kern R.
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 22S05
Coordinates36.02264, -118.13604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (1989)
Projected traffic288 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 22S05 over 22S05/SO. Fork Kern R. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22S05 over 22S05/SO. Fork Kern R. 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does 22S05 over 22S05/SO. Fork Kern R. carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 22S05 over 22S05/SO. Fork Kern R.?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 22S05 over 22S05/SO. Fork Kern R.?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.