US Bridges

State Route 99 over French Camp Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-099-12.33 · Structure no. 29 0019

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 over French Camp Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 over French Camp Slough in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 70 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 5 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 35,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,978 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 99
CrossesFrench Camp Slough
Location10-SJ-099-12.33
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.872, -121.2192
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,250 (2009)
Projected traffic46,978 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 French Camp Slough built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is State Route 99 over French Camp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 over French Camp Slough carry?

About 35,250 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 over French Camp Slough?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 over French Camp Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.