US Bridges

State Route 99 over Broadway

Good

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-099-24.19-SAC · Structure no. 24 0158

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Broadway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 99 over Broadway in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 64 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 316,283 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesBroadway
Location03-SAC-099-24.19-SAC
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.55648, -121.47413
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width151 ft (46.1 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193,000 (2019)
Projected traffic316,283 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Broadway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is State Route 99 over Broadway 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 Broadway carry?

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

How long is State Route 99 over Broadway?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.