US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over North Channel Dry Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-0.13-GAL · Structure no. 24 0030L

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over North Channel Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 SB over North Channel Dry Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 87 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,299 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesNorth Channel Dry Creek
Location03-SAC-099-0.13-GAL
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.24551, -121.28796
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2019)
Projected traffic54,299 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB over North Channel Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over North Channel Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over North Channel Dry Creek carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 SB over North Channel Dry Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over North Channel Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.