US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Norris RD UP RR Oildale

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-R28.56 · Structure no. 50 0034R

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Norris RD UP RR Oildale is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 NB over Norris RD UP RR Oildale in Kern County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,728 by 2045. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesNorris RD UP RR Oildale
Location06-KER-099-R28.56
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.42062, -119.06057
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2019)
Projected traffic61,728 by 2045
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 NB over Norris RD UP RR Oildale built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Norris RD UP RR Oildale in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 99 NB over Norris RD UP RR Oildale carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over Norris RD UP RR Oildale?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Norris RD UP RR Oildale?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.