Kern 204 Bridge Rail Upgrade

The Kern 204 Bridge Rail Upgrade project, managed by Caltrans District 6 in Bakersfield, California, involves the replacement of non-standard bridge railings with standard, MASH compliant railings at the Stine Canal, Kern River, and Calloway Canal Bridges on State Route 204. The scope of work includes the removal of existing steel baluster railings and outside concrete sidewalks, as well as the removal and reconstruction of overhangs and specific deck portions located between the first two girders. The project will culminate in the installation of an ST-75 Bridge Rail, Concrete Barrier Type 85, or a similar MASH compliant see-through barrier along the existing deck edges. Classified under NAICS code 237310, the project is designated as a maintenance repair on existing facilities. According to the Notice of Exemption dated November 20, 2025, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 of 14 CCR 15300, as it is determined that the work will not result in a significant environmental effect. The project is being executed by the California Department of Transportation within Kern County.