US Bridges

S99-E180 Connector over E180-S99 99 N99-W180

Fair

Fresno County, California · 06-FRE-099-21.74-FRE · Structure no. 42 0311F

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
597 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S99-E180 Connector over E180-S99 99 N99-W180 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S99-E180 Connector over E180-S99 99 N99-W180 in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 597 ft (181.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesS99-E180 Connector
CrossesE180-S99 99 N99-W180
Location06-FRE-099-21.74-FRE
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.73989, -119.81308
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length597 ft (181.9 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2018)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-E180 Connector over E180-S99 99 N99-W180 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S99-E180 Connector over E180-S99 99 N99-W180 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does S99-E180 Connector over E180-S99 99 N99-W180 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S99-E180 Connector over E180-S99 99 N99-W180?

The structure is 597 ft (181.9 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S99-E180 Connector over E180-S99 99 N99-W180?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.