US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over Lone Tree Slough

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-099-11.80 · Structure no. 29 0023

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over Lone Tree Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 SB over Lone Tree 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 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 85,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,715 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesLone Tree Slough
Location10-SJ-099-11.80
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates37.86441, -121.21893
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.2 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,000 (2020)
Projected traffic92,715 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 99 SB over Lone Tree 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 SB over Lone Tree 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over Lone Tree Slough carry?

About 85,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 SB over Lone Tree Slough?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over Lone Tree Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.