US Bridges

State Route 99 over San Joaquin River

Fair

Madera County, California · 06-MAD-099-0.08 · Structure no. 41 0090

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
877 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over San Joaquin River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over San Joaquin River in Madera County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 5 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,732 by 2043. The structure is 877 ft (267.3 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesSan Joaquin River
Location06-MAD-099-0.08
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates36.84252, -119.93126
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length877 ft (267.3 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (2009)
Projected traffic127,732 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 San Joaquin River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over San Joaquin River 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 San Joaquin River carry?

About 64,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over San Joaquin River?

The structure is 877 ft (267.3 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over San Joaquin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.