US Bridges

W Sixth ST over SR 99

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-10.76-MAD · Structure no. 41 0048

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Sixth ST over SR 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Sixth ST over SR 99 in Madera County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,798 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Sixth ST
CrossesSR 99
Location06-MAD-099-10.76-MAD
RouteCity Street 0Z770
Coordinates36.95853, -120.06209
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (1998)
Projected traffic2,798 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W Sixth ST over SR 99 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Sixth ST over SR 99 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 W Sixth ST over SR 99 carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Sixth ST over SR 99?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns W Sixth ST over SR 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.