State Route 99 NB over Beardsley Canal
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-099-R28.39 · Structure no. 50 0050R
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 NB over Beardsley Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 99 NB over Beardsley Canal 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,345 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 NB over Beardsley Canal built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 99 NB over Beardsley Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 99 NB over Beardsley Canal carry?
About 55,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 NB over Beardsley Canal?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 NB over Beardsley Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.