US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Deadman Creek

Fair

Merced County, California · 10-MER-099-5.22 · Structure no. 39 0242R

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Deadman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 NB over Deadman Creek 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 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,466 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location10-MER-099-5.22
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.20744, -120.35602
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2009)
Projected traffic28,466 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 NB over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Deadman Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 NB over Deadman Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.