Pond Road over State Route 99
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-099-52.45 · Structure no. 50 0234
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pond Road over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pond Road over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pond 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Pond Road over State Route 99 carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pond Road over State Route 99?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Pond Road over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.