S65-S99 Connector over State Route 99
PoorKern County, California · 06-KER-065-R0.01 · Structure no. 50 0205F
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 268 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S65-S99 Connector over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S65-S99 Connector over State Route 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,323 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 S65-S99 Connector over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is S65-S99 Connector over State Route 99 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does S65-S99 Connector over State Route 99 carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is S65-S99 Connector over State Route 99?
The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns S65-S99 Connector over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.