US Bridges

Hammatt Ave over State Route 99

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-099-R29.00-LVTN · Structure no. 39 0220

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammatt Ave over State Route 99 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hammatt Ave over State Route 99 in Merced County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHammatt Ave
CrossesState Route 99
Location10-MER-099-R29.00-LVTN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.3845, -120.71308
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Hammatt Ave over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammatt Ave 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 Hammatt Ave over State Route 99 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hammatt Ave over State Route 99?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Hammatt Ave over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.