DWR SERVICE ROAD
Carrying DWR SERVICE ROAD over OLD RIVER ROAD
0.7 MI NORTH OF RTE 166, Kern, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DWR SERVICE ROAD
The DWR SERVICE ROAD bridge in Kern, California carries DWR SERVICE ROAD over OLD RIVER ROAD. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 2,301 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DWR SERVICE ROAD compares
Live comparison across California.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,301 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 50C0123
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 DWR SERVICE ROAD 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 DWR SERVICE ROAD 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 DWR SERVICE ROAD?
DWR SERVICE ROAD in Kern, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DWR SERVICE ROAD inspected?
DWR SERVICE ROAD'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 2,301 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DWR SERVICE ROAD 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 DWR SERVICE ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for DWR SERVICE ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining DWR SERVICE ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for DWR SERVICE ROAD in the NBI.
How old is DWR SERVICE ROAD and does age affect safety?
DWR SERVICE ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 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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