US Bridges

Hosking Avenue over State Route 99

Good

Kern County, California · 06-KER-099-18.52-BKD · Structure no. 50 0507

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,692
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hosking Avenue over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hosking Avenue over State Route 99 in Kern County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 7,692 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHosking Avenue
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-KER-099-18.52-BKD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.28142, -119.02689
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length297 ft (90.4 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.6 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,692 (2019)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 Hosking Avenue over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hosking 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hosking Avenue over State Route 99 carry?

About 7,692 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hosking Avenue over State Route 99?

The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.6 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Hosking Avenue over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.