US Bridges

Olive Drive over State Route 99 & Offramp

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-27.87 · Structure no. 50 0185

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Drive over State Route 99 & Offramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olive Drive over State Route 99 & Offramp 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,121 by 2045. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOlive Drive
CrossesState Route 99 & Offramp
Location06-KER-099-27.87
RouteCounty Highway 0F266
Coordinates35.41221, -119.05532
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2018)
Projected traffic6,121 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Olive Drive over State Route 99 & Offramp built?

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

What condition is Olive Drive over State Route 99 & Offramp 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 Olive Drive over State Route 99 & Offramp carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Olive Drive over State Route 99 & Offramp?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Drive over State Route 99 & Offramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.