US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over Miles Creek Overflow

Good

Merced County, California · 10-MER-099-11.41 · Structure no. 39 0229L

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over Miles Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 SB over Miles Creek Overflow in Merced County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 19,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,455 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesMiles Creek Overflow
Location10-MER-099-11.41
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.27127, -120.43445
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2009)
Projected traffic28,455 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 SB over Miles Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over Miles Creek Overflow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over Miles Creek Overflow carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is State Route 99 SB over Miles Creek Overflow?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over Miles Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.