State Route 178 over Kern River

Fair Condition55 years old4,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Location06-ker-178-r41.16
CarriesState Route 178
CrossesKern River
Coordinates35.60719, -118.49601

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length356.0 ft (108.5 m)
Max Span169.9 ft (51.8 m)
Deck Width62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Area2050.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,200 (2009)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number50 0281

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