Merced Ave over State Route 99
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-099-R39.12 · Structure no. 50 0179
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merced Ave over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merced Ave over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2045. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merced Ave over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merced Ave over State Route 99 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 Merced Ave over State Route 99 carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Merced Ave over State Route 99?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Merced Ave over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.