US Bridges

State Route 99 over California Avenue

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-24.60-BKD · Structure no. 50 0260

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over California Avenue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 over California Avenue in Kern County, California. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 62 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 132,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,762 by 2045. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesCalifornia Avenue
Location06-KER-099-24.60-BKD
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.36819, -119.04141
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width184 ft (56.2 m)
Roadway width177 ft (54.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,000 (2018)
Projected traffic170,762 by 2045
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 State Route 99 over California Avenue built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is State Route 99 over California Avenue 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 State Route 99 over California Avenue carry?

About 132,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over California Avenue?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over California Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.