State Route 99 SB over Cottonwood Creek
PoorMadera County, California · 06-MAD-099-R7.28 · Structure no. 41 0065L
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 SB over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 SB over Cottonwood Creek in Madera County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 32,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69,522 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 SB over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 99 SB over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 32,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is State Route 99 SB over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 SB over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.