US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Dry Creek

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-R16.10 · Structure no. 41 0005R

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 NB over Dry Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,965 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesDry Creek
Location06-MAD-099-R16.10
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.01626, -120.1253
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2009)
Projected traffic62,965 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 NB over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Dry Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 99 NB over Dry Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over Dry Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.