US Bridges

State Route 99 over 21st Ave

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-22.59-SAC · Structure no. 24 0154

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over 21st Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over 21st Ave in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 193,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 324,816 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 99
Crosses21st Ave
Location03-SAC-099-22.59-SAC
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.53359, -121.47201
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193,000 (2019)
Projected traffic324,816 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 State Route 99 over 21st Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is State Route 99 over 21st Ave 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 21st Ave carry?

About 193,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over 21st Ave?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over 21st Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.