US Bridges

Fruitridge Road over State Route 99

Poor

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-21.94-SAC · Structure no. 24 0148

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitridge Road over State Route 99 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fruitridge Road over State Route 99 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,089 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFruitridge Road
CrossesState Route 99
Location03-SAC-099-21.94-SAC
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.52487, -121.46811
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2019)
Projected traffic79,089 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fruitridge Road over State Route 99 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Fruitridge Road over State Route 99 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Fruitridge Road over State Route 99 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fruitridge Road over State Route 99?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitridge Road over State Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.