US Bridges

Herring RD over State Route 99

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-9.30 · Structure no. 50 0348

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herring RD over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Herring RD over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,707 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHerring RD
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-KER-099-9.30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.15013, -118.99745
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2017)
Projected traffic1,707 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Herring RD over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herring RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Herring RD over State Route 99 carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Herring RD over State Route 99?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Herring RD over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.