US Bridges

County Line Road over State Route 99

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-57.58-DLN · Structure no. 50 0215

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,475
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Line Road over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 15,475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,540 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-KER-099-57.58-DLN
RouteCity Street 0Z219
Coordinates35.79039, -119.25113
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,475 (2017)
Projected traffic20,540 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Line Road over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is County Line Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Line Road over State Route 99 carry?

About 15,475 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over State Route 99?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.