GARDNER FIELD ROAD
Carrying GARDNER FIELD ROAD over CALIFORNIA AQUEDUCT
0.5 MI EAST OF DUVALL ST, Kern, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GARDNER FIELD ROAD
The GARDNER FIELD ROAD bridge in Kern, California carries GARDNER FIELD ROAD over CALIFORNIA AQUEDUCT. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 50.7 meters (166 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,072 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GARDNER FIELD ROAD 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
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 50.7 m (166 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,072 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 50C0126
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.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GARDNER FIELD 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 GARDNER FIELD 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 GARDNER FIELD ROAD?
GARDNER FIELD ROAD in Kern, California has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GARDNER FIELD ROAD inspected?
GARDNER FIELD 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 1,072 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GARDNER FIELD ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GARDNER FIELD ROAD?
GARDNER FIELD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GARDNER FIELD ROAD?
GARDNER FIELD ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is GARDNER FIELD ROAD and does age affect safety?
GARDNER FIELD 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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