US Bridges

N99-WB 16th ST Off over W140-N99 On-Ramp

Good

Merced County, California · 10-MER-099-13.90-MER · Structure no. 39 0141S

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N99-WB 16th ST Off over W140-N99 On-Ramp is a concrete frame carrying N99-WB 16th ST Off over W140-N99 On-Ramp 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,173 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 194 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN99-WB 16th ST Off
CrossesW140-N99 On-Ramp
Location10-MER-099-13.90-MER
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.2956, -120.46903
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width194 ft (59 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (1998)
Projected traffic3,173 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N99-WB 16th ST Off over W140-N99 On-Ramp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is N99-WB 16th ST Off over W140-N99 On-Ramp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N99-WB 16th ST Off over W140-N99 On-Ramp carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N99-WB 16th ST Off over W140-N99 On-Ramp?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 194 ft wide.

Who owns N99-WB 16th ST Off over W140-N99 On-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.