Perkins Ave over State Route 99
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-099-49.95-MCF · Structure no. 50 0225
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perkins Ave over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perkins Ave over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2046. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perkins Ave over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perkins Ave 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Perkins Ave over State Route 99 carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Perkins Ave over State Route 99?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Perkins Ave over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.