US Bridges

Griffith Road over State Route 99

Good

Merced County, California · 10-MER-099-R36.70 · Structure no. 39 0192

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griffith Road over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Griffith Road over State Route 99 in Merced 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2046. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGriffith Road
CrossesState Route 99
Location10-MER-099-R36.70
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.45918, -120.81239
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2015)
Projected traffic1,109 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Griffith Road over State Route 99 built?

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

What condition is Griffith Road over State Route 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Griffith Road over State Route 99 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Griffith Road over State Route 99?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Griffith Road over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.