US Bridges

State Route 99 over ST RTE 201 (sierra St)

Good

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-R0.94-KNGB · Structure no. 42 0225

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over ST RTE 201 (sierra St) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over ST RTE 201 (sierra St) in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 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 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,738 by 2045. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 117 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesST RTE 201 (sierra St)
Location06-FRE-099-R0.94-KNGB
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.51775, -119.56118
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2009)
Projected traffic72,738 by 2045
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over ST RTE 201 (sierra St) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is State Route 99 over ST RTE 201 (sierra St) 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 over ST RTE 201 (sierra St) carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over ST RTE 201 (sierra St)?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over ST RTE 201 (sierra St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.