Martin Luther King over State Route 99
FairSacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-21.57 · Structure no. 24 0147
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,720
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martin Luther King over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martin Luther King over State Route 99 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1959, 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 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 15,720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,673 by 2044. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Luther King over State Route 99 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martin Luther King 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Martin Luther King over State Route 99 carry?
About 15,720 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Martin Luther King over State Route 99?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Martin Luther King over State Route 99?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.