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Kern County, CA · Structure #50 0236

STATE ROUTE 99

STATE ROUTE 99 in 06-Ker-099-25.35-Bkd, Kern County, California received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 140K vehicles daily on STATE ROUTE 99 over Kern River.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
140K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
136.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
STATE ROUTE 99
Crosses Over
Kern River
State
California
County
Kern County
Location
06-Ker-099-25.35-Bkd
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
1996
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
140,000
Lanes
10
Length
136.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
50 0236

About This Bridge

STATE ROUTE 99 is a 65-year-old bridge located 06-Ker-099-25.35-Bkd in Kern County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 99 over Kern River with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 140K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, the structure spans 136.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

06-Ker-099-25.35-Bkd, Kern County, California

35.378922, -119.044161

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Frequently Asked Questions

STATE ROUTE 99 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

STATE ROUTE 99 was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

STATE ROUTE 99 carries approximately 140K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 136.4 meters long and located on STATE ROUTE 99 in 06-Ker-099-25.35-Bkd, Kern County, California.

No, STATE ROUTE 99 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

STATE ROUTE 99 is located 06-Ker-099-25.35-Bkd in Kern County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 99 over Kern River. Its coordinates are 35.378922, -119.044161. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

STATE ROUTE 99 carries STATE ROUTE 99 over Kern River. The bridge is 136.4 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1996.

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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.