STATE ROUTE 14
Carrying STATE ROUTE 14 over DUCK POND CREEK
09-KER-014-25.76, Kern, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 14
The STATE ROUTE 14 bridge in Kern, California carries STATE ROUTE 14 over DUCK POND CREEK. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STATE ROUTE 14 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
- 2008
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 23.5 m (77 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 50 0514
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 STATE ROUTE 14 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 STATE ROUTE 14 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 STATE ROUTE 14?
STATE ROUTE 14 in Kern, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STATE ROUTE 14 inspected?
STATE ROUTE 14'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 9,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 14 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 14?
STATE ROUTE 14 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 14?
STATE ROUTE 14 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STATE ROUTE 14 and does age affect safety?
STATE ROUTE 14 was built in 2008, making it 18 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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