US Bridges

Simmerhorn Road over State Route 99

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-1.57-GAL · Structure no. 24 0138

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simmerhorn Road over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Simmerhorn Road over State Route 99 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1958, 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSimmerhorn Road
CrossesState Route 99
Location03-SAC-099-1.57-GAL
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.2643, -121.30016
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Simmerhorn Road over State Route 99 built?

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

What condition is Simmerhorn Road over State Route 99 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 Simmerhorn Road over State Route 99 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Simmerhorn Road over State Route 99?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Simmerhorn Road over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.