State Route 99 over Little Dry Creek
FairMadera County, California · 06-MAD-099-5.88 · Structure no. 41 0035
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 67,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 over Little Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 99 over Little Dry Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 113 years old, older 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 67,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,903 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 over Little Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is State Route 99 over Little Dry Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 99 over Little Dry Creek carry?
About 67,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 over Little Dry Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 over Little Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.