US Bridges

State Route 99 NB over Stanislaus River

Good

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-099-0.00 · Structure no. 29 0013R

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 NB over Stanislaus River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 99 NB over Stanislaus River in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 77 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 53,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,529 by 2044. The structure is 1,293 ft (394.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesState Route 99 NB
CrossesStanislaus River
Location10-SJ-099-0.00
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.73006, -121.10938
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+25 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,293 ft (394.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,500 (2009)
Projected traffic77,529 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Stanislaus River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is State Route 99 NB over Stanislaus 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 October 2024.

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

About 53,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 NB over Stanislaus River?

The structure is 1,293 ft (394.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 NB over Stanislaus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.