SJVR & BNSF RY
Carrying SJVR & BNSF RY over STATE ROUTE 99
06-KER-099-27.32, Kern, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SJVR & BNSF RY
The SJVR & BNSF RY bridge in Kern, California carries SJVR & BNSF RY over STATE ROUTE 99. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 110,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SJVR & BNSF RY compares
Live comparison across California.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 110,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 50 0049
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SJVR & BNSF RY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SJVR & BNSF RY against other structures in Kern and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SJVR & BNSF RY?
SJVR & BNSF RY in Kern, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SJVR & BNSF RY inspected?
SJVR & BNSF RY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 110,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SJVR & BNSF RY is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SJVR & BNSF RY?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SJVR & BNSF RY.
Who is responsible for maintaining SJVR & BNSF RY?
Ownership is not specified for SJVR & BNSF RY in the NBI.
How old is SJVR & BNSF RY and does age affect safety?
SJVR & BNSF RY was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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