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Kern County, CA · Structure #50 0051

STATE ROUTE 99

STATE ROUTE 99 in 06-Ker-099-27.80, Kern County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1933, the bridge carries 130K vehicles daily on STATE ROUTE 99 over Canal Lateral 29. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
130K
Daily Traffic
1933
Year Built
10.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
STATE ROUTE 99
Crosses Over
Canal Lateral 29
State
California
County
Kern County
Location
06-Ker-099-27.80
Year Built
1933
Reconstructed
1964
Age
93 years
Daily Traffic
130,000
Lanes
9
Length
10.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
50 0051

About This Bridge

STATE ROUTE 99 is a 93-year-old bridge located 06-Ker-099-27.80 in Kern County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 99 over Canal Lateral 29 with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 130K vehicles per day. Built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1964, the structure spans 10.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

06-Ker-099-27.80, Kern County, California

35.411700, -119.053867

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Frequently Asked Questions

STATE ROUTE 99 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

STATE ROUTE 99 was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1964, making it 93 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

STATE ROUTE 99 carries approximately 130K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 10.1 meters long and located on STATE ROUTE 99 in 06-Ker-099-27.80, Kern County, California.

Yes, STATE ROUTE 99 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

STATE ROUTE 99 is located 06-Ker-099-27.80 in Kern County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 99 over Canal Lateral 29. Its coordinates are 35.411700, -119.053867. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

STATE ROUTE 99 carries STATE ROUTE 99 over Canal Lateral 29. The bridge is 10.1 meters long and was built in 1933, with reconstruction in 1964.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.