State Route 204 over Kern River

Good Condition93 years old38,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Location06-ker-204-5.61
CarriesState Route 204
CrossesKern River
Coordinates35.39429, -119.02906

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length962.9 ft (293.5 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width70.5 ft (21.5 m)
Deck Area6310.2 sq m
Main Spans20
Year Built1933 (reconstructed 1954)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic38,000 (2019)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number50 0033

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