SR 204 (GOLDEN ST)
Carrying SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) over CHESTER AVE
06-KER-204-4.88-BKD, Kern, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 204 (GOLDEN ST)
The SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) bridge in Kern, California carries SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) over CHESTER AVE. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 24,103 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 SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2011
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24,103 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 50 0505
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) 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 SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) 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 SR 204 (GOLDEN ST)?
SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) in Kern, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) inspected?
SR 204 (GOLDEN ST)'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 24,103 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) 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 SR 204 (GOLDEN ST)?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SR 204 (GOLDEN ST).
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 204 (GOLDEN ST)?
Ownership is not specified for SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) in the NBI.
How old is SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) and does age affect safety?
SR 204 (GOLDEN ST) was built in 2011, making it 15 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.
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