US Bridges

State Route 99 over SR 99

Good

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-R14.60 · Structure no. 41 0072

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over SR 99 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 99 over SR 99 in Madera County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,412 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesSR 99
Location06-MAD-099-R14.60
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.0008, -120.10621
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2009)
Projected traffic98,412 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over SR 99 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 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 State Route 99 over SR 99 carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over SR 99?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns State Route 99 over SR 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.