Wible Road over State Route 99
PoorKern County, California · 06-KER-099-21.96-BKD · Structure no. 50 0249
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 430 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wible Road over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wible Road 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,619 by 2045. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Wible Road over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wible Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Wible Road over State Route 99 carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wible Road over State Route 99?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Wible Road over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.