State Route 178 over Kern River
Fair Condition58 years old3,900 vehicles/day
Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| Location | 06-ker-178-r38.84 |
| Carries | State Route 178 |
| Crosses | Kern River |
| Coordinates | 35.58780, -118.52643 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 8 (Very Good) |
| Scour Critical | 5 — Stable for scour |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 470.1 ft (143.3 m) |
| Max Span | 200.1 ft (61 m) |
| Deck Width | 62.0 ft (18.9 m) |
| Deck Area | 2708.4 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1968 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 3,900 (2009) |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | December 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 50 0279 |