US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Willow Slough

Good

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

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Willow Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 NB over Willow Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,865 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesWillow Slough
Location03-SAC-099-6.54
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.33239, -121.33037
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 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 traffic55,865 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Willow Slough built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Willow Slough 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 NB over Willow Slough carry?

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

How long is State Route 99 NB over Willow Slough?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Willow Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.