US Bridges

David Road over State Route 99

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-5.34 · Structure no. 50 0220

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,683
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

David Road over State Route 99 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying David Road over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,683 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,071 by 2041. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDavid Road
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-KER-099-5.34
RouteCounty Highway 0W254
Coordinates35.09461, -118.97997
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,683 (2017)
Projected traffic3,071 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 David Road over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is David Road over State Route 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does David Road over State Route 99 carry?

About 2,683 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is David Road over State Route 99?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns David Road over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.