FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MAIN DRAIN RD

Carrying MAIN DRAIN RD over INTERSTATE 5

06-KER-005-69.55, Kern, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: MAIN DRAIN RD

The MAIN DRAIN RD bridge in Kern, California carries MAIN DRAIN RD over INTERSTATE 5. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 35,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MAIN DRAIN RD compares

686
Bridges in Kern · 31 in Poor condition

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
35,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
50 0313

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MAIN DRAIN RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MAIN DRAIN RD against other structures in Kern and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MAIN DRAIN RD?

MAIN DRAIN RD in Kern, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MAIN DRAIN RD inspected?

MAIN DRAIN RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 35,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAIN DRAIN RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MAIN DRAIN RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for MAIN DRAIN RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining MAIN DRAIN RD?

Ownership is not specified for MAIN DRAIN RD in the NBI.

How old is MAIN DRAIN RD and does age affect safety?

MAIN DRAIN RD was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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