US Bridges

State Route 99 over Bergs Canal

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-099-15.22 · Structure no. 29 0014

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over Bergs Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Route 99 over Bergs Canal in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 70,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,211 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesBergs Canal
Location10-SJ-099-15.22
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.91322, -121.22603
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,500 (2009)
Projected traffic93,211 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over Bergs Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 99 over Bergs Canal 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 over Bergs Canal carry?

About 70,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over Bergs Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Route 99 over Bergs Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.