Sultana Drive over State Route 99
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-099-27.10 · Structure no. 39 0218
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 278 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sultana Drive over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sultana Drive over State Route 99 in Merced County, California. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2046. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sultana Drive over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sultana Drive over State Route 99 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 Sultana Drive over State Route 99 carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sultana Drive over State Route 99?
The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Sultana Drive over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.