US Bridges

Union AVE-S99 Onrp over State Route 99

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-10.93 · Structure no. 50 0238K

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union AVE-S99 Onrp over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union AVE-S99 Onrp over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2041. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUnion AVE-S99 Onrp
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-KER-099-10.93
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.17241, -119.00456
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2016)
Projected traffic700 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Union AVE-S99 Onrp over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union AVE-S99 Onrp 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 Union AVE-S99 Onrp over State Route 99 carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Union AVE-S99 Onrp over State Route 99?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Union AVE-S99 Onrp over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.