Old State Route 99 over Owens Creek
FairMerced County, California · 0.7 MI SE of Healy RD · Structure no. 39C0387
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 384
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old State Route 99 over Owens Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State Route 99 over Owens Creek in Merced County, California. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 111 years old, older 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 384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,572 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old State Route 99 over Owens Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Old State Route 99 over Owens 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old State Route 99 over Owens Creek carry?
About 384 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Old State Route 99 over Owens Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Old State Route 99 over Owens Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.