US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Calaveras River

Fair

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

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Calaveras River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 99 NB over Calaveras River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 76 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,720 by 2046. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesCalaveras River
Location10-SJ-099-21.79
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.00475, -121.2574
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 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 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 NB over Calaveras River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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

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

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

How long is State Route 99 NB over Calaveras River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Calaveras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.