US Bridges

State Route 99 over Famoso Cattlepass

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-43.96 · Structure no. 50 0135

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Famoso Cattlepass is a concrete slab carrying State Route 99 over Famoso Cattlepass in Kern County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 89 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,854 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesFamoso Cattlepass
Location06-KER-099-43.96
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.59698, -119.21007
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width151 ft (46.1 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,000 (2009)
Projected traffic119,854 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over Famoso Cattlepass built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is State Route 99 over Famoso Cattlepass 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over Famoso Cattlepass carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Famoso Cattlepass?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Famoso Cattlepass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.