US Bridges

Planz Road over State Route 99

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-21.60-BKD · Structure no. 50 0252

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Planz Road over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Planz Road over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2045. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPlanz Road
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-KER-099-21.60-BKD
RouteCity Street 0F245
Coordinates35.32486, -119.03844
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,101 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Planz Road over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Planz Road over State Route 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Planz Road over State Route 99 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Planz Road over State Route 99?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Planz Road over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.