State Route 99 SB over Canal Creek
FairMerced County, California · 10-MER-099-20.17 · Structure no. 39 0252L
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 99 SB over Canal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 SB over Canal 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 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,109 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 99 SB over Canal Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 99 SB over Canal 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 SB over Canal Creek carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is State Route 99 SB over Canal Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 99 SB over Canal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.