State Route 99 SB over State Route 140
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-099-13.86-MER · Structure no. 39 0140L
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 SB over State Route 140 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 99 SB over State Route 140 in Merced County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,242 by 2046. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 SB over State Route 140 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 99 SB over State Route 140 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over State Route 140 carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 SB over State Route 140?
The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 SB over State Route 140?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.