Panama Lane over State Route 99
PoorKern County, California · 06-KER-099-19.54 · Structure no. 50 0247
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 289 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,034
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Panama Lane over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Panama Lane over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 44,034 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,815 by 2043. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Panama Lane over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Panama Lane 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 Panama Lane over State Route 99 carry?
About 44,034 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Panama Lane over State Route 99?
The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Panama Lane over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.