Palm Avenue over State Route 99
FairKern County, California · 06-KER-099-24.11-BKD · Structure no. 50 0261
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palm Avenue over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Palm Avenue over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1963, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,651 by 2045. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 82 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Palm Avenue over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palm Avenue over State Route 99 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Palm Avenue over State Route 99 carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Palm Avenue over State Route 99?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Palm Avenue over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.