US Bridges

White Lane over State Route 99

Fair

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-21.08-BKD · Structure no. 50 0248

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Lane over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Lane over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,569 by 2045. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhite Lane
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-KER-099-21.08-BKD
RouteCity Street 0F244
Coordinates35.31751, -119.03662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,569 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 White Lane over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is White Lane 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does White Lane over State Route 99 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is White Lane over State Route 99?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns White Lane over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.