US Bridges

State Route 99 over Pixley Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-099-26.86 · Structure no. 29 0003

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Pixley Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 over Pixley Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 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 6 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 60,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,023 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesPixley Slough
Location10-SJ-099-26.86
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.07825, -121.25969
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,500 (2014)
Projected traffic95,023 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 over Pixley Slough built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is State Route 99 over Pixley Slough 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over Pixley Slough carry?

About 60,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Pixley Slough?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over Pixley Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.