US Bridges

Cecil Ave over State Route 99

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-56.54-DLN · Structure no. 50 0213

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,796
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cecil Ave over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cecil Ave over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 70 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 6,796 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,161 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCecil Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-KER-099-56.54-DLN
RouteCity Street 0Z221
Coordinates35.77584, -119.25274
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,796 (2007)
Projected traffic8,161 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cecil Ave over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Cecil 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cecil Ave over State Route 99 carry?

About 6,796 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cecil Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Cecil Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.