US Bridges

State Route 223 over State Route 99

Poor

Kern County, California · 06-KER-223-R10.51 · Structure no. 50 0243

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 223 over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 223 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,319 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 223
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-KER-223-R10.51
RouteState Highway 223
Coordinates35.20848, -119.01082
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2009)
Projected traffic6,319 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 223 over State Route 99 built?

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

What condition is State Route 223 over State Route 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 223 over State Route 99 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is State Route 223 over State Route 99?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 223 over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.