US Bridges

Wible Road over Ming AVE-N99 on Ramp

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-22.70-BKD · Structure no. 50 0258

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wible Road over Ming AVE-N99 on Ramp is a concrete slab carrying Wible Road over Ming AVE-N99 on Ramp 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 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 63,071 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWible Road
CrossesMing AVE-N99 on Ramp
Location06-KER-099-22.70-BKD
RouteCity Street 0F289
CountyKern County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates35.341, -119.03884
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2018)
Projected traffic63,071 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wible Road over Ming AVE-N99 on Ramp built?

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

What condition is Wible Road over Ming AVE-N99 on Ramp 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 2021.

How much traffic does Wible Road over Ming AVE-N99 on Ramp carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wible Road over Ming AVE-N99 on Ramp?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Wible Road over Ming AVE-N99 on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.