US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Cosumnes River Overflow

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-7.45 · Structure no. 24 0022R

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Cosumnes River Overflow is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 NB over Cosumnes River Overflow in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,992 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesCosumnes River Overflow
Location03-SAC-099-7.45
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.34475, -121.3361
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2019)
Projected traffic56,992 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 NB over Cosumnes River Overflow built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Cosumnes River Overflow 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 State Route 99 NB over Cosumnes River Overflow carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over Cosumnes River Overflow?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Cosumnes River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.