US Bridges

Golden STATE-S99 over State Route 99

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-26.22-FRE · Structure no. 42 0148

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden STATE-S99 over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Golden STATE-S99 over State Route 99 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,656 by 2040. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGolden STATE-S99
CrossesState Route 99
Location06-FRE-099-26.22-FRE
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.79054, -119.8604
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2020)
Projected traffic12,656 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Golden STATE-S99 over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden STATE-S99 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Golden STATE-S99 over State Route 99 carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Golden STATE-S99 over State Route 99?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Golden STATE-S99 over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.