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Kern County, CA · Structure #50 0239

STATE ROUTE 99

STATE ROUTE 99 in 06-Ker-099-24.78-Bkd, Kern County, California received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 132K vehicles daily on STATE ROUTE 99 over Bnsf Ry & Amtrak.

STATE ROUTE 99 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1961 and is now 65 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. STATE ROUTE 99 carries an average daily traffic count of 132,000 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Bnsf Ry & Amtrak. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
132K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
128.6m
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

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
STATE ROUTE 99
Crosses Over
Bnsf Ry & Amtrak
State
California
County
Kern County
Location
06-Ker-099-24.78-Bkd
Year Built
1961
Reconstructed
1997
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
132,000
Lanes
10
Length
128.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
50 0239

About This Bridge

STATE ROUTE 99 is a 65-year-old bridge located 06-Ker-099-24.78-Bkd in Kern County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 99 over Bnsf Ry & Amtrak with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 132K vehicles per day. Built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, the structure spans 128.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

06-Ker-099-24.78-Bkd, Kern County, California

35.370653, -119.042528

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Frequently Asked Questions

STATE ROUTE 99 has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

STATE ROUTE 99 was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

STATE ROUTE 99 carries approximately 132K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 128.6 meters long and located on STATE ROUTE 99 in 06-Ker-099-24.78-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-099-24.78-Bkd in Kern County, California. The bridge carries STATE ROUTE 99 over Bnsf Ry & Amtrak. Its coordinates are 35.370653, -119.042528. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

STATE ROUTE 99 carries STATE ROUTE 99 over Bnsf Ry & Amtrak. The bridge is 128.6 meters long and was built in 1961, with reconstruction in 1997.

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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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.