US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over Willow Slough

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-6.54 · Structure no. 24 0046L

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over Willow Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 99 SB over Willow Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 98 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 6 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 55,865 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesWillow Slough
Location03-SAC-099-6.54
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.33232, -121.33063
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2019)
Projected traffic55,865 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Willow Slough built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over Willow Slough 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over Willow Slough carry?

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

How long is State Route 99 SB over Willow Slough?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over Willow Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.