Interstate 5 SB over Kern River

Poor Condition57 years old15,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Location06-ker-005-42.00
CarriesInterstate 5 SB
CrossesKern River
Coordinates35.30170, -119.26252

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length131.9 ft (40.2 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width41.7 ft (12.7 m)
Deck Area510.5 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1969

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,000 (2019)
Truck Traffic22%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number50 0302L

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