US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-16.55 · Structure no. 42 0208R

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 NB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK in Fresno 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 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,362 by 2043. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesBNSF RY & AMTRAK
Location06-FRE-099-16.55
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.68529, -119.74994
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2009)
Projected traffic73,362 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 State Route 99 NB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 99 NB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over BNSF RY & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.