Ming Avenue over State Route 99
GoodKern County, California · 06-KER-099-22.60-BKD · Structure no. 50 0256
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ming Avenue over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ming Avenue over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,647 by 2045. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ming Avenue over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Ming Avenue 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 Ming Avenue over State Route 99 carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ming Avenue over State Route 99?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns Ming Avenue over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.