US Bridges

State Route 99 over Morrison Creek

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-20.03 · Structure no. 24 0143

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
179,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Morrison Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over Morrison Creek in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 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 179,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 269,407 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 146 ft wide.

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location03-SAC-099-20.03
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.50085, -121.45077
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179,000 (2019)
Projected traffic269,407 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is State Route 99 over Morrison 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 February 2024.

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

About 179,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.