US Bridges

State Route 99 over Badger Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-6.96 · Structure no. 24 0025

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
63,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Badger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Badger Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 63,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,731 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesBadger Creek
Location03-SAC-099-6.96
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.33797, -121.33297
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,000 (2019)
Projected traffic111,731 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Badger 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 June 2024.

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

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.