US Bridges

State Route 99 SB over South Channel Dry Creek

Fair

San Joaquin County, California · 10-SJ-099-38.51 · Structure no. 29 0077L

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
838 ft
41 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 99 SB over South Channel Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 99 SB over South Channel Dry Creek in San Joaquin County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 87 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,632 by 2042. The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Route 99 SB
CrossesSouth Channel Dry Creek
Location10-SJ-099-38.51
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates38.2421, -121.28582
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans41
Design loadHS 20
Structure length838 ft (255.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2014)
Projected traffic45,632 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SB over South Channel Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is State Route 99 SB over South Channel Dry Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 99 SB over South Channel Dry Creek carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 99 SB over South Channel Dry Creek?

The structure is 838 ft (255.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 99 SB over South Channel Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.