US Bridges

S99-GOLDEN State over State Route 99 & Ramps

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-20.06-FRE · Structure no. 42 0218K

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S99-GOLDEN State over State Route 99 & Ramps is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S99-GOLDEN State over State Route 99 & Ramps 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS99-GOLDEN State
CrossesState Route 99 & Ramps
Location06-FRE-099-20.06-FRE
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.72375, -119.79169
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2018)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 S99-GOLDEN State over State Route 99 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is S99-GOLDEN State over State Route 99 & Ramps 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 S99-GOLDEN State over State Route 99 & Ramps carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S99-GOLDEN State over State Route 99 & Ramps?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S99-GOLDEN State over State Route 99 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.