BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD
Carrying BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD over GRANITE CANYON CREEK
0.5 MI N/O RND MTN RD, Kern, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD
The BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD bridge in Kern, California carries BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD over GRANITE CANYON CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 930 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD 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
- 1948
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 14.3 m (47 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 930 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 50C0085
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BAKERSFLD-GLEN 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 BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD?
BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD in Kern, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD inspected?
BAKERSFLD-GLEN 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 930 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD?
BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD?
BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD and does age affect safety?
BAKERSFLD-GLEN RD was built in 1948, making it 78 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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