US Bridges

State Route 99 over Whitehouse Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-14.63 · Structure no. 24 0017

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Whitehouse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Whitehouse Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 years old, older 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 120,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,271 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 246 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesWhitehouse Creek
Location03-SAC-099-14.63
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.4346, -121.40018
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width246 ft (75.1 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,000 (2009)
Projected traffic200,271 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Whitehouse Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is State Route 99 over Whitehouse Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over Whitehouse Creek carry?

About 120,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Whitehouse Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 246 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Whitehouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.