State Route 99 over UPRR & 16th Street
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-099-14.10-MER · Structure no. 39 0241
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 504 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 over UPRR & 16th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over UPRR & 16th Street in Merced County, California. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,979 by 2044. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 over UPRR & 16th Street built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 99 over UPRR & 16th Street 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 State Route 99 over UPRR & 16th Street carry?
About 51,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 over UPRR & 16th Street?
The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 over UPRR & 16th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.