US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over Calaveras River

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-099-21.79 · Structure no. 29 0008L

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over Calaveras River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Route 99 SB over Calaveras River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,720 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesCalaveras River
Location10-SJ-099-21.79
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.00461, -121.25783
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2009)
Projected traffic60,720 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SB over Calaveras River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over Calaveras River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over Calaveras River carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 SB over Calaveras River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over Calaveras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.